Olympic Hockey Boards Change Color for 2026 Winter Games Playoff Round

The hockey boards at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have been updated with a new color for the playoff round.

17 Feb, 17:16 — 17 Feb, 17:50

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The alteration of Olympic hockey board colors for the playoff round of the 2026 Winter Games is a notable aesthetic and potentially functional change. While the specific reasons are not detailed in the provided information, such modifications typically aim to improve visibility for players and spectators, enhance television broadcast quality, or align with specific branding initiatives for the tournament's critical stages.

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2026 Winter OlympicsHost event MilanHost city CortinaHost city

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First report: Yahoo · 17 Feb, 17:16|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 34m|Window: 34m

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Why has the color of the Olympic hockey boards changed?

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