The walk to the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, which is hosting men’s and women’s competitions at the 2026 Olympic Games, is a muddy one.The winding 25-minute trek from a nearby (sort of) city subway stop won’t get your boots wet on a dry day. But all the puddled dirt surrounding the beleaguered new facility, which will welcome NHL players back into the Olympic fold after an absence of a dozen years—not to mention the fencing, weeds, and all the construction equipment and debris—serve as a reminder that the complex isn’t quite ready to stand as a showcase. The place, located on the southeastern fringes of the city limits, isn’t a pretty sight.
