From its 1998 debut at Japan’s Nagano Winter Olympics to the 11-event sports spectacle set to sweep the slopes at Mila Cortina, Snowboard has earned a swooshy place of prominence as a fan-favorite event series at the Winter Olympic Games.

After covering four Winter Games, our correspondent relishes the moments of “weak-kneed awe” that skiers, skaters, lugers, and snowboarders have inspired.

As global temperatures rise, what will the Winter Games look like in another century? Will they be possible, even with innovations?

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has officially kicked off the Milan Cortina Games, as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

Captivating routines and effortless moves can leave us wondering how judges separate figure skating routines. BBC Sport's Emma Middleton explains how the Olympic scoring works. Winter Olympics Explained: Figure Skating.

Gold and silver prices are soaring to new highs, driving 2026 Winter Olympics medal values to historic levels during the Milan Cortina games.

From the slopes to the rink, here's everything you need to know to watch the most anticipated events at the 2026 Winter Games.