The opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics promises to make history before the first medal is even awarded. Here's how and when to watch it.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially begin on Feb. 6

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is airing today. Here’s what time it starts, how to watch live and what to know about the unique setup of the Parade of Nations.

This year's opening ceremony is hosted by veteran sports commentator Mary Carillo and NBC Sports’ commentator Terry Gannon. Joining Carillo and Gannon throughout the night is three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially begins today with the opening ceremony and a number of early events. Curling began the action over the past two days and continues this Friday, as does the women’s ice hockey competition that saw Team USA beat Czech Republic yesterday.

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is Friday, along with mixed doubles curling, figure skating and training for Alpine skiing, luge and ski jumping.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina, Italy, with the Opening Ceremony at San Siro Olympic Stadium.

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Milano-Cortina Games with performances, the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.

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