The Winter Olympics at Milan Cortina have not only showcased impressive athletic performances but have also drawn attention to the reasonable food prices available to fans. With the games already underway before the official opening ceremony on Friday, Team GB seeks to surpass their previous medal achievements from Beijing by aiming for between three to seven medals this year.
Broadcast on BBC and TNT Sports, the Winter Olympics have garnered praise for their affordable food options compared to the typically inflated prices seen at major sporting events. Social media users have commended the event for its budget-friendly food and drink offerings, with items like nduja pizza priced at about £7.82, various pizzas at £6.95, and drink options like coffee and tea at £2.62.
Snack choices 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, burgers and hot dogs are available at prices like £8.69 for cheeseburgers and £6.95 for classic hot dogs, further impressing fans with their affordability.
Social media reactions have highlighted the Winter Games’ food prices as surprisingly reasonable, with users expressing astonishment at the lack of significant markups compared to other events. The general consensus is that the prices at the Winter Olympics offer great value, with some users noting that similar prices would be rare at events in London or the United States.
Running from February 6-22, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games provide over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. Fans can access 24/7 Olympic coverage on TNT Sports 2 with the £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription throughout the games.