From the birthplace of the Olympic Flame to Milano Cortina 2026
Olympic Flame
Milano 2026
At a glance
Centuries of tradition. A powerful expression of Olympic heritage.
The Lighting of the Winter Olympic Flame launched the Milano Cortina 2026 Torch Relay before continuing with the official Handover Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium.
From Ancient Olympia to Athens, Greece, the Flame's first steps connected Olympic tradition with an international audience, welcoming Olympic officials, athletes, government representatives and global media.
View Master Events oversaw the technical production management of both ceremonies, creating a unified production across two official Olympic events.
The experience
Two ceremonies. One continuous production
The journey of the Olympic Flame began long before it reached the Winter Games.
Two ceremonies. Two historic venues. One continuous production.
From the ritual of the Lighting Ceremony in Ancient Olympia to the Handover Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium, every stage followed the ceremonial sequence that marks the beginning of each Olympic Games.
Behind the production
Olympia and the Panathenaic Stadium
Managing two official Olympic ceremonies required a production framework capable of operating seamlessly between locations, stakeholders and live broadcast operations.
Ancient Olympia. Panathenaic Stadium. International broadcasters.
View Master Events coordinated the technical, operational and broadcast requirements, ensuring a seamless experience across both ceremonies.
Gallery
Still frames from the production.
