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After much anticipation, the 2026 Winter Olympics have finally arrived. The opening ceremony will kick things off from San Siro Stadium in Milan.
Olympic opening ceremonies are always grand, but Milan's will be one for the ages. For the first time in Winter Games history, athletes at each competition venue across Italy will get the chance to participate. Athletes, spectators and local communities will all join in multiple parades and light two separate Olympic cauldrons.
As the ceremony concludes with the lighting of the Olympic flame, Team USA will begin its hunt for dominance. Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Jordan Stolz, Ilia Malinin and the rest of the country's top competitors will get a chance to earn gold medals.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, including TV and streaming options for the event in Milan.
What time is the Olympics opening ceremony?
- Date: Friday, Feb. 6
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
NBC's coverage of the 2026 opening ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 6. NBC's encore presentation of the opening ceremony is scheduled for primetime, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Olympics opening ceremony: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will air live on NBC. The event can also be streamed live 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.
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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