Pride House is coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, organized by local athletes and supported by Europe’s LGBTQ sports groups.
The extraordinary success of Pride House Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games marked a pivotal shift in the concept of Pride House.
Originally created as a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people visiting countries during the Olympics, the Pride House tradition has often responded to the need for protection and belonging in environments that don’t always guarantee safety or inclusivity for queer individuals.
Paris redefined this tradition.
Built and operated by the local organization Fier Play, Pride House Paris transformed into a vibrant venue open to a much broader community, a space where people came together not only to follow the Olympic Games but also to celebrate sport in a warm, fun, inclusive and welcoming environment.
The Paris edition embodied a clear commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in sports, extending the scope and impact of the Pride House well beyond its original mission.
Now, Milan is ready to take up the torch.
During the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina, a new Pride House Milano will be launched. Organized by Arcigay and CIG Arcigay Milano, in collaboration with Pride Sport Milano, the initiative aims to build on the Paris legacy, expanding this new model of inclusive community engagement.
Pride House Milano will be hosted in the prestigious and futuristic venue of Meet, Digital Culture Center in Milan—a cutting-edge location dedicated to digital art and performance.
The Pride House will feature a rich program of cultural and educational events, co-organized with some of Milan’s most prominent LGBTQIA+ festivals, including Milano Oltre, Festival Mix, and Lecite Visioni. This synergy will allow Pride House Milano to become not only a place of hospitality and safety but also a true cultural hub during the Olympic Games.
The project is already supported by key national and international partners such as Fier Play and Compete Proud, and has started to take shape through several milestone events.
Last month, Pride Week in Milan kicked off with the Pride Sport Arena, a two-day sporting event held in public squares. LGBTQIA+ sports teams, grassroots organizations, and everyday citizens came together to celebrate inclusivity in sports.
It was also during this weekend that the new logo of Pride House Milano, designed by students from the IED Institute of Milan, was unveiled.
As a proud representative of Compete Proud and former international field hockey and cricket player, Nikki Symmons joined the launch of Pride House Milano 2026 to speak about visibility in elite sport and the importance of safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ athletes.
