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Raise a torch to sports. The 2026 Winter Olympics are here, bringing fans around the world plenty of action.
The athletes are certainly ready to hit the snow, ice and slopes as they compete for the greatest honor in athletics. But first, they must be introduced at the opening ceremony.
This year's edition of the opening ceremony will kick off on Friday, Feb. 6, from San Siro Stadium in Milan. It's a celebration for all, as Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli will perform live.
Here is how you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Where to watch Winter Olympics opening ceremony: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will air live on NBC. The ceremony will also be available to stream on Peacock.
The NBC-owned streaming service's sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf and more.
What time does Winter Olympics opening ceremony start?
- Date: Friday, Feb. 6
- Time: 1:40 p.m. ET
NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will begin at 1:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 6. The encore showing of the ceremony is scheduled for primetime at 8 p.m. ET.
Where is Winter Olympics opening ceremony?
- Venue: San Siro Stadium
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held at San Siro Stadium in Milan. It is the largest stadium in Italy with more than 75,000 seats.
Who is performing at Winter Olympics opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will feature an incredible lineup of performers. Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini and Sabrina Impacciatore are expected to appear on the Olympic stage.
What is the theme of Winter Olympics opening ceremony?
The theme for the opening ceremony is "Armonia" (harmony in Italian).
"It means 'bringing together' in musical terms, different elements," said Marco Balich, the creative lead of the opening ceremony. "Because there are two cities, Milan and Cortina, city and mountain, the harmony between man and nature, between cultures, people and different ways of thinking."
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