Crotone will be among the protagonists of the Olympic Flame route in view of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The city has been officially selected by the Milan Cortina 2026 Foundation as a Transit Municipality, as announced by the Sports Councilor Luca Bossi.
The passage of the Flame is scheduled for Sunday 21 December 2025, a symbolic date that will coincide with the winter solstice, transforming the streets of Crotone into a stage of light, celebration and collective participation.
An acknowledgment for the city of sport
The arrival of the Flame represents a moment of great symbolic and promotional value for the entire community. The relay, which will cross the entire country, will touch Crotone in recognition of its historical link with the ancient Olympics and the role that the city today assigns to sport as a tool for education, inclusion and social cohesion.
“On the day of the winter solstice the streets of our city will be illuminated by the Olympic flame. It is always a source of pride to welcome the historical symbol of the Olympics, even more so if in our city, home of champions of the ancient games. Our community will be ready to welcome it in a collective embrace”, declared councilor Luca Bossi.
An international showcase for Crotone
In addition to the celebration of Olympic values, the event will also be an important opportunity to enhance the territory and promote the cultural, artistic, gastronomic and traditional excellences of Crotone. The city is preparing to become a true international showcase, ready to welcome citizens, tourists and delegations in an atmosphere of celebration and shared pride.
To guarantee the full success of the stage, the Municipality will sign the agreement with the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, which will define in detail the organizational and logistical aspects of the event. A shared commitment that will make the passing of the Olympic Flame an unforgettable experience for the entire Crotone community.