On the occasion of the Winter Olympic Games of Milan Cortina 2026, OMEGA, historical Official Timekeeper of the Games, will bring for the first time its iconic OMEGA House in winter version. After the success of the summer editions of London 2012, Rio 2016 and Paris 2024, the Swiss brand chooses the beating heart of Milan to create an exclusive space where sport, design, and hospitality blend into a unique experience.
From 7 to February 21 2026, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II will become the stage for this elegant Olympic refuge, inside the Cracco restaurant, managed by the chef and brand ambassador Carlo Cracco.
A symbolic place between tradition and innovation
With its famous glass dome and iron and marble architecture, the Galleria has always represented Milanese excellence. It is here that OMEGA will find the ideal setting to tell its story of precision and luxury.
Il coffee on the ground floor will be transformed into the “OMEGA Café by Cracco”, where the brand will bring its own aesthetic identity, without sacrificing the excellent service guaranteed by the Café Cracco team. upper floors, instead, an area dedicated to members and international guests will be created, with lounges, catering areas and screens dedicated to live viewing of the races.
In the evening, the space will transform into a private club for themed events, gala evenings, and meetings with brand ambassadors and friends. In the past, OMEGA House has welcomed personalities such as Cindy Crawford, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Michael Phelps e Noah Lyles, testifying to the global appeal of this project.
Time as art and responsibility
“With the growing success of OMEGA House at the Olympic Games, we wanted to bring the same atmosphere of exclusivity and pleasure to Milan,” he explained. Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA. "This is our first winter edition, and the location perfectly reflects the elegance and authentic spirit of Italy."
For Carlo CraccoHosting OMEGA House represents a natural meeting of two worlds united by the same philosophy: "OMEGA believes in the value of time, precision, and the constant pursuit of excellence. Milan is the ideal city to celebrate all this: a world-renowned laboratory of taste, design, and creativity."
A long Olympic tradition
OMEGA's presence at the Olympic Games dates back to 1932, when the Swiss brand first took on the role of Official Timekeeper. With Milan Cortina 2026, the company will celebrate its 32nd participation, bringing with it the experience and technology that for over 90 years have guaranteed the precision of every result.
Every second recorded represents not only the measurement of a performance, but also the symbol of a legacy made of passion, innovation, and respect for sport.
A new chapter for OMEGA House Milano Cortina
La OMEGA House Milano Cortina 2026 It will not only be a meeting place for athletes and celebrities, but also a statement of intent: a way to celebrate time as a measure of excellence and to pay tribute to OMEGA's connection to the Olympic Games.
In a Milan ready to welcome the world, time—like elegance—will finally have a home.
