ATA Carnets and the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

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The Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6–22, 2026 followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6–15, 2026.  Games and Events will be held across multiple world-class venues in Northern Italy—not only Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo but also Bormio, Livigno, Val di Fiemme, Anterselva/Antholz, and Predazzo, and Tesero.

An estimated 2,900 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete in 116 Olympic and 79 Paralympic events.  During the Olympic Games, 245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze medals will be awarded; the Paralympic Games will present 137 gold, 137 silver, and 137 bronze medals.

The 16 different 2026 Olympic sport disciplines include Alpine skiing; biathlon; bobsleigh; cross-country skiing; curling; figure skating; freestyle skiing; ice hockey; luge; Nordic combined; short-track speed skating; skeleton; ski jumping; ski mountaineering; snowboard and speed skating.

The Opening Ceremony, titled Armonia (“Harmony”), will take place on February 6 at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, produced by Banijay Entertainment–owned Balich Wonder Studio.  It will emphasize the concept of harmony originating from ancient Greek philosophy.

The Closing Ceremony on February 22 will feature internationally acclaimed Italian-born ballet star Roberto Bolle, described by The London Times as a “Greek God.”  Titled Beauty in Motion, the ceremony will be held in Verona’s historic Roman amphitheater, one of the world’s oldest.

As one of the world’s major sporting events, the Olympic Winter Games rely on media outlets, broadcasters, photographers, and production companies to bring excitement to audiences everywhere.  An estimated 2 to 5 billion spectators across the globe will view and experience ceremonies and competitions on their preferred screens and devices.
 

ATA Carnets—Essential to the Games—Save Time and Money

At boomerang carnets®, we provide ATA Carnets in both the U.S. and U.K. to the many professionals traveling across international borders with temporary goods, merchandise, and equipment including those who make global events like the Winter Olympics possible.  Broadcasting companies, camera crews, photographers, international news agencies, streaming producers, radio teams, drone pilots, sports-specific technicians, press attachés, and many others all rely on ATA Carnets for clearing customs without paying duty and taxes when transporting cameras and a broad range of sound, lighting, and technical equipment.

Athletes and teams will also transport sporting equipment, specialized apparel, and related gear into Italy.  In addition, vendors delivering essential services for the Olympics competitions use ATA Carnets to temporarily import equipment and materials of all kinds for the Games.

The ATA Carnet is an international customs document also known as the "Merchandise Passport,” that allows Commercial Samples, Professional Equipment, and Goods for Display at Trade Fairs and Exhibitions to be temporarily imported into foreign countries without having to pay duties and import taxes.  Valid for up to one year and accepted in 90+ countries and territories, the carnet serves as a customs guarantee making international business travel and trade easier, smoother, and faster. 

Temporarily imported broadcast equipment, sporting gear, and vendor goods—including production materials for the opening and closing ceremonies—can all move in and out of Italy duty- and tax-free with an ATA Carnet.
 

Guide for Customs and Freight Forwarding to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games

The Customs and Freight Forwarding Guide is a reference document for the various stakeholders involved in the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 published by Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 – Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.  It contains the necessary information on the customs regulations in force, as well as details of the procedures to be followed for the import and export of goods necessary for the holding of the Games.  As always, if you have any questions about using an ATA Carnet for Italy or for Olympic-related travel, call us—we’re here to help.
 

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With nearly 40 years of service in the U.S. and over a decade in the U.K., boomerang carnets supports every sector converging in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics.  Customers rely on our unparalleled expertise, customer service, secure and user-friendly online carnet application, single-click convenience, and the built-in cost savings that the ATA Carnet provides.  We proudly serve clients on both sides of the Atlantic with efficiency, reliability, and exceptional customer care.
 

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