The AOC has offered Biathlion Australia the opportunity to pre-order tickets for the 2026 Winter OIympic Games. This order must be placed by BA. You cannot place a pre-order booking directly yourself.
Biathlon ticket prices are Euro 200, 90 or 50 depending on the spectator area you desire (category A, B or C). Enclosed is a PDF map of Antholz with A, B and C areas clearly marked.
See enclosed session details PDF and schedule. You will need to let us know which dates and events you would like to preorder (eg Women's 7.5km Sprint, Men's 10km Mass Start, etc).
BA only has one chance to pre-order tickets via the AOC's official portal. Tickets must be pre-paid (you pay BA and BA pays the AOC). Tickets are not guaranteed. If tickets are not able to be allocated then you will receive a refund.
If you are want to to pre-order then please email your request to our XO immediately (executiveofficer@biathlonaustralia.com) before 5pm (AEDT) Wednesday 6 November 2024. The AOC pre-order ticketing portal closes on 8 November 2024 and we plan on placing our order on 7 November.
There is also a Family & Friend package (see enclosed PDF) which states that "Athletes will be guaranteed two tickets each for the session in which they compete, to be purchased directly online". The AOC has also confirmed that "Those tickets will be available much closer to the Games so no need to worry about pre-purchasing now." So, if it's only 2 tickets you require then they will be available through that package - if your loved one is competing.
General admission tickets are also available via a ballot: https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/en/
Please let us know before 6 November 2024 if you want to pre-order any tickets for which dates and events. If so, we will invoice you accordingly.
Paralympic tickets will be available in due course and we'll advise what the deal is once we know.
Have a great day
Below are the AOC's T&Cs which BA (and by extension you) must accept.
AOC TICKETING PORTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By clicking on “Accept” you confirm that you have read, accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (Terms) which govern your use of the Australian Olympic Committee’s (AOC) Ticketing Portal (Portal), your request for Milano Cortina 2026 Games ticket(s) and your non-commercial use of any Games ticket(s) granted by Milano Cortina 2026.
Authorised Representative
Where the AOC allows an authorised representative to use the Portal on behalf of an organisation, references to “you” and “your” throughout these Terms refer to the organisation. By submitting a request on the Portal, the nominated representative of the organisation warrants that he or she has delegated authority to commit to the full value of the Games ticket(s) requested. Each organisation may only have one authorised representative and one account on the portal.
Access to Portal
The Portal will be open from 9 October to 8 November 2024. The AOC is unable to grant any extensions of time to submit Games ticket requests after this end date. You are responsible for keeping your login details secure and must notify the AOC immediately if such details are compromised. The AOC is not responsible for the fraudulent use of your login details by a third party. The AOC in its sole discretion may suspend access to the Portal in circumstances where you have breached these Terms. The AOC makes no representation or warranty regarding the Portal, including that access will be uninterrupted, error free, secure or free from viruses. You acknowledge that the AOC relies on information from Milano Cortina 2026 and cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information on the Portal. You must not use the Portal for purposes other than to request Games ticket(s) or in a way which would infringe the rights (including intellectual property rights) of the AOC, other uses or third parties. You must not disrupt the operation of the Portal, the servers or networks connected to the Portal, including by engaging in piracy, hacking or propagation of viruses.
Role of the AOC
The AOC is responsible for collating ticketing requests from institutional stakeholders and submitting that request to Milano Cortina 2026. Your request for Games ticket(s) is at the absolute and final discretion of Milano Cortina 2026 which will apply a methodology factoring in demand, capacity restrictions and fair priority to allocate tickets. The AOC makes no representation with respect to the provision of Games ticket(s) to your organisation.
Single Request
You may only submit one (1) request on behalf of your organisation for Games ticket(s). The AOC will not accept multiple requests for Game Ticket(s) by the same user and/or organisation.
Upfront Payment
The price of each Games ticket is set by Milano Cortina 2026 and will include taxes and, potentially, a Milano Cortina 2026 processing fee. On submission of your request, the AOC will issue you with a pro-forma invoice in EURO for the total of your ticket order. Following the close of the Portal on 8 November 2024, the AOC will issue a valid tax invoice denominated in AUD. Full payment of this invoice will be required by close of business 15 November 2024 to enable the AOC to lodge your Games Ticket request with Milano Cortina 2026.
No Guarantee of ticket allocation
The submission of your Games ticket(s) requests (and your upfront payment for those Games ticket(s)) does not guarantee your final ticket allocation at the time of purchase. If Milano Cortina 2026 does not allocate to you the Games ticket you requested, the AOC will inform you as soon as possible and process a full refund to you within 30 days. The AOC anticipates being informed of successful and unsuccessful Games Ticket allocations in approximately February 2025, but the timing of the allocation is the responsibility of Milano Cortina 2026 and not within the control of the AOC. Following the actual ticket allocation by Milano Cortina 2026 in approximately February 2025, a final pro-forma invoice in EURO will be issued to verify the final allocation. Where a refund is due, the AOC will issue a credit note against the AUD invoice previously issued and process a repayment to you.
Fundamental Rules of the Milano Cortina 2026 Ticketing Programme
Your use of Games ticket(s) (if granted by Milano Cortina 2026) must be for institutional non-commercial purposes only and must be transparently indicated in your Ticket Usage Plan, examples of which include:
direct use, gift or redistribution at face value with no additional fees within your institution, in each case for non-commercial purposes (e.g. for leadership or unaccredited staff); and
use for sports performance related activities (e.g. personal coaches, training partners)
Examples of prohibited uses include:
- any resale of tickets or use to promote a third party or any product or service (tickets may be redistributed within your institution at face value and with no additional fees)
- use for fundraising, donations, lottery or similar programmes;
- combining a standalone Games ticket with a hospitality product or offering;
- gifting or on-selling Games ticket(s) to any third parties for commercial or marketing purposes (for example, your organisation’s sponsor or hospitality programmes, promotions activations, incentives, sweep stakes and commercial giveaways; and
- including a right to purchase Games ticket(s) in any sponsorship or commercial agreements between your organisation and third parties.
In each case and at all times, Games ticket(s) will continue to be subject to all applicable terms and conditions.
Returns / transfers
Tickets purchased through the Portal can only be returned or transferred exclusively through the Milano Cortina Client Ticket Portal (via the AOC) under terms and conditions defined by Milano Cortina 2026.
Nominative Ticket
You acknowledge that, pursuant to Italian law, Milano Cortina 2026 will require Games tickets to be issued in an individual’s name. The AOC will work with you following confirmation of your allocation to collect such information.
Use of Games Ticket(s), applicable terms
If you are granted a Games ticket by Milano Cortina 2026, your use of the Games ticket is subject to your full and unconditional adherence to the following conditions (in addition to these Terms):
- IOC Code of Conduct;
- Milano Cortina 2026 General Terms and Conditions of Use;
- Milano Cortina 2026 Ticketing Terms and Conditions of Sale;
- Milano Cortina 2026 Ticketing Guide;
- any other relevant ticketing terms, policies and guidelines published by the IOC and/or Milano Cortina 2026 from time to time, including but not limited to, venue conditions.
These terms set out important information including refund terms and requirements for you to:
- not re-sell any Games ticket(s) to third parties unless authorised by Milano Cortina 2026 and/or the IOC;
- avoid and combat any unauthorised use of Games ticket(s) and/or ambush marketing related to Games ticket(s); and
- report to Milano Cortina 2026 and/or the IOC any cases of (suspected) unauthorised use of Games ticket(s).
At all times Milano Cortina 2026 reserves the right to cancel any ticket (without refund) or issue a financial penalty of up to 100 times the face value of the ticket if you violate any provision of the above terms.
Here are some FAQs:
Your Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games Ticketing Questions Answered
Ticket Purchase Options
- AOC Ticket Portal
NFs and AOC stakeholders have an invitation-only access to an exclusive purchase window via the AOC Ticketing Portal from Wednesday 9 October to Friday 8 November 2024. This provides the opportunity for stakeholders to place an initial ticket request prior to tickets being available to the general public. Submitting a request does not guarantee successful allocation of tickets.
- General Public Sales
Tickets can also be purchased via ballot through the Milano Cortina general ticketing platform. Registration is currently open via https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/en/ to participate in the initial ballot.
Ticket sales will commence February 2025.
- Athlete Family & Friends Tickets (AF&F)
Milano Cortina 2026 guarantees 2 tickets per competing athlete, per session for family and friends to purchase. Further details regarding the exact process will be communicated closer to the purchase period.
Please refer to the Athletes’ Family & Friends tab on the AOC portal for current information provided by MC26.
Ticket Pricing
All tickets prices are listed in Euros.
How do I pay for Tickets
- AOC Portal
All orders placed via the AOC Ticket portal are to be paid on invoice. Full payment will be required to enable the order to be placed.
- General Public Sales
All purchases made via the public ticket platform are using a credit card. Note that VISA is the preferred credit card for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, however, other major credit cards are accepted.
- Athlete Family & Friends Tickets
All purchases will be with a credit card. Note that VISA is the preferred credit card for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, however, other major credit cards are accepted.
Ticket Distribution
Ticketing will be 100% digital and nominative. All ticket users will need the MC26 dedicated ticketing app to access and use tickets. Further details will be provided closer to the launch of the ticketing app.
Distribution of digital tickets will commence mid-November 2025.
Seating / Ticket Location
Please refer to the tab Venue Info and Seating Plans for details on seating categories and placement within individual venues.
MC26 has discretion over seating assignment and allocation.
Please note that tickets purchased on different platforms are unlikely to be seated together. For example, AF&F tickets will not be situated near tickets purchased via the public ticket platform nor tickets purchased via the AOC ticket portal.
Wheelchair and Accessible Seating
Options for wheelchair and accessible/special needs seating are available. Please contact AOC ticketing@olympics.com.au for further details on pricing and availability. Companion seats are also available for both categories.
Children / Minors
Milano Cortina 2026 has outlined the below rules concerning minors:
Any person under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is 18 years or older. For security reasons, access to Sessions and/or Venues is not recommended for children below the age of 4 years. However, children below the age of 4 at the moment of the Session may enter the Venue provided they will be held securely on the lap or in the arms of their accompanying adult. All spectators from the age of 4 and above at the moment of the Session will require a Ticket. Ticket Holders are in all circumstances responsible for the minors under the age of 14 years in their party.
Ticket Returns
Further details will be provided at a later date regarding the specific avenues available for unwanted tickets. There will be opportunities to transfer, consign for resale, or donate unwanted tickets, depending on the platform from which the initial ticket purchase was made. Please note that any returns will not be refunded unless the returned ticket is successfully on-sold, with no guarantee of success.
Accommodation
On Location, the official accommodation and hospitality provider of Milano Cortina 2026, will be able to assist any family, friends, stakeholders traveling that do not fall under the AOC accommodation program(s). Pre-Order registration is currently open - visit https://hospitality.milanocortina2026.org/en for further details.
PDFS:
Ticket Pricing
Competition Schedule by Session
Athletes Friends and Family Program
Venue Info Seating Plan
