This image depicts an indoor ice hockey arena, observed from an elevated spectator vantage point, located in Rho, Italy, likely a venue associated with the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as indicated by visible branding

This image depicts an indoor ice hockey arena, observed from an elevated spectator vantage point, located in Rho, Italy, likely a venue associated with the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as indicated by visible branding. The foreground is dominated by a segment of a bright white ice rink, showing numerous skate marks and reflections of overhead lighting. Red and blue lines are embedded within the ice surface. A red-framed hockey goal with a white net is positioned in the mid-ground, slightly to the right of the center. Immediately in front of this goal, a tall, black professional camera mast stands vertically, equipped with multiple cameras at varying heights, including a large camera at the apex and several smaller cameras mounted below. The ice rink is bordered by green and blue dasher boards with a yellow stripe, featuring "MILANO CORTINA 2026" text and the Olympic rings logo. A clear plexiglass barrier and protective netting extend upwards from these boards, separating the ice from the spectator seating. In the background, tiered stadium seating is visible, occupied by numerous spectators. High above the far end of the rink, a large digital scoreboard displays "FIN 3" and "CAN 8", indicating a score in an ongoing hockey match. Above the scoreboard and throughout the upper reaches of the arena, a complex network of metal trusses, lighting fixtures, and rigging is visible, with a light-colored protective net suspended beneath much of the ceiling structure. Several individuals, including a camera operator in dark clothing, are visible near the dasher boards on the left side of the rink. A person in white, possibly a player or official, is partially visible near the foreground goal. The arena is brightly illuminated by overhead artificial lighting.