Are There Cardboard Beds at the 2026 Olympic Villages? The Truth

The beds, first used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, proved to be very strong—athletes at the Paris Games, like USA rugby player Ilona Maher and her teammates who playfully wrestled on them, didn’t break them. However, athletes at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games enjoyed a different kind of comfort.

Olympics 2026: Meet the Team USA Athletes Going for Winter Gold

Oh my gosh, the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina are going to be AMAZING! It all kicks off February 4th with Alpine skiing, and yes, there’s going to be SO much downhill action, but honestly, it’s not just that! We’re talking Super-G, giant slalom, and then all the other incredible sports – snowboarding, cross-country, curling, figure skating, speed skating, hockey… seriously, the list goes on and on! Nearly 3,000 athletes will be there, and I can’t wait to cheer on the 232 representing the US! I’m already counting down the days!