The broadcaster has constructed the WBD House studio in Cortina d’Ampezzo and a six-metre high Snow Dome in Livigno

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has unveiled a series of images from its two studios in Italy that will broadcast live coverage of Milano Cortina 2026.

Constructed in Italy, WBD descibes its studios as “two superbly crafted and distinct studios combine striking modern designs and state-of-the-art broadcast technology with timeless mountain views.”

Its main studio, WBD House is in the heart of the Nations Village in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Constructed over two floors, the 600m² space features 217 steel and glass pieces, which will combine with high resolution cameras on the building’s exterior to expand the viewer’s experience of Cortina.

The technology will provide panoramic views of the Dolomites’ peaks, the village below, and Olympic venues including the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre and the new Cortina Sliding Centre.

WBD House will host a 90-strong crew supporting productions that will use 12 cameras including jib and drone cameras, two RF cameras and a Steadicam, plus three exterior XR cameras enabling virtual set extensions for viewers.2

Taking three weeks to construct using some materials and features recycled from previous Games, the site also hosts two stand-up positions to enable even more interviews with athletes and special guests to take place throughout the 19 days of competition.

WBD’s second ‘Snow Dome’ studio in the high-altitude town of Livigno features a 360-degree view of the slopes which will play host to the world’s greatest snowboarders and skiers. Built in partnership with the local organising committee in Livigno, the striking six-metre high domed design features a 95m² space to offer viewers the most immersive look at the freestyle ski and snowboard events.

WBD’s studio operations in Italy will be paired with permanent studios across key locations in Europe where local analysis and review shows will be produced each day throughout the Games.

This includes its mixed-reality curve studio in London together with local productions at studios and production hubs in Paris, Milan, Munich, Madrid, Oslo, Stockholm, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Hilversum and Warsaw.

Scott Young, EVP at WBD Sports Europe, said: “We are at the starting line of one of the most remarkable Olympic Winter Games in recent times with all-encompassing coverage available for fans on our channels and platforms during primetime broadcast windows as the Games return to Europe.

“As the home of the Olympics in Europe, our ambition is to provide viewers with an authentic taste of Italy through the most immersive production possible. Our studios will deliver a truly unique viewing experience to fans while maximising opportunities for our expert presenters and reporters to get even closer to the action while telling the stories of the incredible athletes competing.”

WBD’s first live studio show from Italy takes place tonight (Friday 6 February) ahead of the Opening Ceremony in Milan.

Live coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 runs until Sunday 22 February. WBD’s streaming platforms HBO Max (Europe) and discovery (UK) will be the only place to watch every event live while its linear channels Eurosport (Europe) and TNT Sports (UK and Ireland) will deliver comprehensive Games-time coverage to millions of fans.