The Winter Olympics at Milan Cortina have drawn attention not only for the athletic performances but also for the reasonable food prices. The sporting events have already commenced, gearing up for the official opening ceremony on Friday.
Team GB aims to surpass their previous medal achievements from Beijing by targeting between three to seven medals at the current Winter Games. Viewers can follow the action on BBC and TNT Sports, while attendees have lauded the affordable food options available at the Winter Olympics.
Unlike the common trend of high prices at major sporting events, social media posts have highlighted the comparatively lower food costs at the Winter Games. For example, an nduja pizza is priced at around £7.82, with other options like margherita, ham and cheese, and vegetarian pizzas costing £6.95 each.
Beverage choices include americano coffee and hot tea at £2.62, and alcoholic options like prosecco for £6.95 or a spritz cocktail for £7.82. Snack options range from crisps at £2.61 to popcorn at £2.17, with sweet treats like candy at £1.74, assorted muffins at £3.04, and a gluten-free brownie at £3.48.
For heartier meals, a cheeseburger, cheese and bacon burger, chicken burger, and vegetarian burger are priced at £8.69 each, while a classic hot dog is available for £6.95. The reasonable food prices at the Winter Games have received praise on social media, with users expressing surprise at the affordability compared to other major events.
Fans can enjoy the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games from February 6-22, with over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. Subscribing to the £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment package will grant access to TNT Sports 2 for continuous Olympic coverage during the games.