When the 2026 Winter Games kick off in Italy, Montana will have some hometown talent competing on one of the biggest stages in sports. The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be held across northern Italy, with events spread between Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and several mountain venues in the Italian Alps. Katie Verderber from Helena will be representing the United States at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games as part of the U.S. curling team. Winter Olympics 2026: Meet Team USA The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2026 will take place in Milano Cortina, Italy. Here are some of the incredible stars representing the United States during the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics.