How to Throw a Winter Olympics-Themed Party That’s Worthy of a Gold Medal
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The Olympic Games is one of the most impressive and mesmerizing worldwide events ever, with roots dating back over 2,000 years in ancient Greece. But even in its beginning, the Olympics have always been a festive celebration of athletics and culture. And that hasn’t changed! These days, we celebrate the Olympics by coming together and watching the Games on our TV screens in the living room, usually surrounded by snacks, sips, and friends. Which is why it’s important to find Olympic-themed party ideas to get you and your loved ones in the celebratory spirit for the big winter Games!
With the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics happening right now, what better time to take advantage of the event and throw your very own Olympic-themed party? (We don’t know about you, but any excuse to have friends and family over during the chilly months is something we’ll always take advantage of!) There are so many creative ways to celebrate the winter Olympics, too—from Olympic party games to themed food, drinks, and decorations. So if you want to throw an Olympics bash that’s gold medal-worthy, you’ve come to the right place to search for ideas and inspiration. And don’t forget to check out our Pinterest board for Olympic-themed party ideas that you can DIY ahead of the Games!
Pick a Color Scheme or Favorite Team
Whether you’re rooting for USA, Mexico, Canada, or another country, you need to represent your favorite team, of course! Depending on their flag and uniform this year, you can pick out plates, balloons, tablecloths, and Olympic-themed party favors that fit the color scheme and show off your team pride. Include mini flags on your snacks, or make some festive cocktails or mocktails that include your flag’s colors. And get into the cold weather sports spirit with some nods to the season! Some winter-themed decorations are a great idea, too, since you can keep them up even after the Games are over and use them next winter.
Deck Out Your Place with Olympics Decorations
Now here’s the most fun part: decking out your place with all the Olympic-themed decor! There are so many ways to include the Games in your decorations, but some of the most festive would be the famous Olympics rings, flags and banners, “Go for Gold” wall hangings, balloons, and medals. If there’s a particular sport you like watching, you could also include wall hangings or table decorations that nod back to that sport. And since it’s still cold outside, you can never go wrong with a winter sports theme, either. Snowboard or ski motif platters, snowflake-shaped confetti, or figure skater napkins would look great around the coffee table or buffet.
Have Some Olympics-Themed Party Games On Hand
For the little ones who just can’t sit still to watch curling (or the folks who want something fun to do while they’re waiting for the Games to start), having some themed party games around the table or in the living room will definitely come in handy. Include a miniature table ring toss with the Olympic’s five colors, or have some Olympic board games and trivia setup inside around a card table. Your guests will definitely appreciate having something fun to do in between the sports’ rounds.
Serve Winter Games-Inspired Snacks and Drinks
There’s plenty of ways you can incorporate Olympic-inspired foods and drinks into your celebration setup. If you want to stick with a general Olympics theme, we love the idea of crafting a tower of foods native to different countries and placing the associated country’s flag on top. Or instead, go with a winter Games theme and make cozy cold-weather treats, like hot cocoa or snowball cookies, with little Olympics flags on top. The possibilities here are endless! There are also plenty of fan-favorite bites that come in limited edition designs, like Reese’s Olympic medals and red, white, and blue M&Ms.
Don’t Forget the Olympic Rings!
Of course, it wouldn’t be an Olympics party without the Olympics rings. Make sure you have plenty on hand—hang some rings up around the living room as balloons or wall decorations, or even translate the rings into food with donuts, cookies, or color-coordinated veggie platters. Setting up colored plates on the snack table in the same order as the Olympic rings is also a cute nod back to the famous symbol.
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Bree Pulver O'Hagan
Bree is the Senior Digital Editor at DrewandJonathan.com. In the past, she’s worked for publications focused on home improvement and sustainable living. Bree’s Pinterest board is filled with cozy textures; vintage patterns; sculptural furniture; and moody, warm-toned colors. She has a degree concentrated in the intersection of writing and architecture, which influences her passion for exploring creative solutions to unusual home layouts and stylish renter-friendly decor. She’s a self-proclaimed pro at finding the best antique furniture in the most unlikely of places (but her cat Blue can certainly back these claims).
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