Food prices at the ongoing Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina have garnered attention from fans, alongside the spectacular sporting performances. The Games have already commenced activities leading up to the official opening ceremony on Friday.

Team GB is aiming to surpass their previous medal achievements, having secured gold and silver medals at the last Winter Games in Beijing. UK Sport had set a target range of three to seven medals for the current Winter Olympics.

Viewers can follow the action on the BBC and TNT Sports in the coming weeks. Notably, attendees at the Winter Olympics have praised the reasonable food prices offered at the event, a departure from the usual high costs seen at major sporting gatherings.

Photos circulating on social media reveal the affordability of food and drink options at the Winter Games compared to other events. For instance, an nduja pizza is priced at around £7.82, while margherita, ham and cheese, and vegetarian pizzas all cost £6.95. Similarly, an americano coffee and hot tea are priced at £2.62 each, with prosecco available for £6.95 and a spritz cocktail for £7.82.

Snack options include crisps for £2.61, popcorn for £2.17, candy at £1.74, assorted muffins at £3.04, and a gluten-free brownie at £3.48. Additionally, various burgers like cheeseburger, cheese and bacon burger, chicken burger, and vegetarian burger are priced at £8.69 each, while a classic hot dog is sold for £6.95.

Social media users have lauded the Winter Games for their reasonable food prices, with many expressing surprise at the affordability. Comparisons to European and American event prices have highlighted the perceived value offered at the Winter Olympics.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are scheduled from February 6 to 22, with fans able to enjoy over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. Throughout the event, the £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription will grant access to TNT Sports 2 for continuous Olympic coverage.