2026 Winter Olympics Betting Guide
How to Bet on the 2026 Winter Olympics on Stake - Olympic Betting Odds & Tips
This February, you can enjoy Milano Cortina as the best athletes in winter sports compete to win medals for their countries. When you join Stake Sportsbook, you’ll also be able to bet on all the action of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Find out more about the event and how to get started on this page.
2026 Winter Olympics Schedule & Events
The 2026 Winter Olympics get underway on the 4th of February in the north of Italy. Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are the joint host cities of the upcoming Olympic Games, known as Milano Cortina 2026.
What Olympic Sports Can You Bet on?
The Winter Olympics feature a huge variety of events across 16 different sports. You can bet on a variety of Olympic competitions at Stake, including:
Cross-country skiing
Ice hockey
Speed skating
How to Bet on the Winter Olympics on Stake Sportsbook?
It’s really easy to start betting on the 2026 Olympics at Stake, but you’ll need to create an account first. If you’re new to sports betting, we also recommend reading our ultimate sports betting guide. Alternatively, just follow these steps to begin:
Log in to your Stake.com account using your secure passkey .
Check your current balance and, if needed, use any of the local currency options to make a deposit. You can also deposit and bet with cryptocurrency at Stake.
Search for the event you want to bet on or use the menu to look up Olympics > Milano Cortina 2026 to see all upcoming events and outright betting markets.
Select an event to see all Winter Olympic betting options, and choose any bet to add to your bet slip.
In your bet slip, you can enter your stake and confirm your bet to place it.
How To Read Olympic Betting Markets, Lines & Odds
There are lots of different Olympic betting markets on Milano Cortina 2026 at Stake, though the exact markets will depend on the sport you’re betting on. For example, ice hockey offers markets such as moneyline bets, total goals and correct score. However, Biathlon offers markets such as head-to-heads, winning margin and prop bets such as the leader after 1st shoot.
Before you place any bets, you should understand how to read odds and calculate your payouts. Larger odds mean bigger potential winnings, although they also indicate that the probability of that outcome is lower. For example, betting on Ireland to win the most gold medals at the Winter Olympics has huge odds because it’s so unlikely. Betting just $1 on Ireland to win would give you a potential profit of $2,501. However, it would be one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition.
Choose your bets carefully, managing risk and reward. To make it easier for you to calculate your potential winnings, you can switch between odds formats. Stake allows you to see your Olympic odds in a variety of formats, including decimal, fractional and American.
Olympic Athletes & Countries to Watch
Norway are the favourite to win the most gold medals, as they generally have the best athletes in various winter sports, including biathlon and cross-country skiing. Norway has won 148 total gold medals before Milano Cortina, the most of any country, and has won the last 3 events. Top athletes for Norway include cross-country skiers Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Therese Johaug, as well as Biathlon competitors Johannes Thingnes Bø and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold.
Germany, Canada and the United States are also strong nations at the Winter Olympics. Germany has luge champions Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, as well as excellent figure skaters, including Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin.
Canada has some excellent winter athletes too, with an exceptionally strong men’s ice hockey team that features multiple NHL players. Canadian snowboarders Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin also have a high chance of winning medals.
Meanwhile, potential stars of the 2026 Winter Olympics for Team USA include figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates, plus speed skater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor. In addition, Jessie Diggins has a good chance of success in cross-country skiing.
Of course, Italy are the host, and they’ll have several top athletes competing at Milano Cortina. Alpine skier Sofia Goggia is a top contender, while Arianna Fontana is Italy’s most decorated Olympic athlete and will be competing in short track speed skating.
2026 Olympic Winter Games Tips & Betting Strategies
Understand the event and its rules - There are over 100 events across 16 different sports at Milano Cortina 2026, and it’s important to understand the sport and its rules before you bet. Several sports, such as biathlon, feature multiple events with varying distances, and some athletes may excel in one but struggle in another.
Check athlete form and history - Check the history of each athlete in the competition to see how they’ve performed at other Olympic events and World Finals. Also, consider their recent performance to see how their season has progressed and whether they’ve been affected by poor form or injuries.
Pay attention to the conditions - In outdoor events such as biathlon and skiing, the weather can play a factor in the results. For example, wind and snow may reduce visibility and speed. You should also consider the conditions in which each athlete trains. Italian athletes, for example, may have a slight advantage due to training in the same conditions at the same venues.
Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club & Responsible Betting
When you join Stake Sportsbook, not only will you be able to enjoy the best odds on all your favourite events at the Winter Olympics, but we also offer lots of exciting betting promotions. Take our VIP Club, for example, which lets you earn rewards for placing bets. Level up your account to unlock regular rakeback, reload bonuses and your own personal VIP host. Discover more details on how it works on the VIP FAQ page.
As you enjoy betting at Stake, be sure to follow our responsible betting guidelines. Staying Stake Smart is the key to staying in control of your spending while having fun.
