At a Glance
- The ceremony will begin on Feb. 6, 2026.
- Live coverage starts at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
- A primetime re-air will run from 8 p.m. ET.
- The event takes place at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
The 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina will open with a grand ceremony on Feb. 6, 2026. NBC and Peacock will stream the event live, with a second broadcast in the evening. The show will feature the traditional Parade of Nations, the torch lighting, and performances by high-profile artists.
Opening Ceremony Schedule
The schedule is designed to accommodate viewers across time zones. Live coverage on NBC and Peacock begins at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 6. A primetime re-air starts at 8 p.m. ET and runs until 11 p.m. ET, offering an enhanced presentation with a focus on Team USA.
| Time (ET) | Platform | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | NBC, Peacock | Live broadcast |
| 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock | Primetime re-air, enhanced presentation |
How to Watch
The ceremony is available on several streaming services and apps. Viewers can access the live feed on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, and the NBC Sports app. Authenticated users can also stream all coverage on NBCOlympics.com and within the NBC Sports app.
Hosts and Key Personnel
The broadcast will be co-hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Terry Gannon. Guthrie is returning for her fourth Opening Ceremony assignment, having hosted the 2020 Tokyo and 2022 Beijing Games, and the 2024 Paris opening. Gannon is debuting as a host for the ceremony.
Joining them is Olympic icon Shaun White, who is on his first Opening Ceremony assignment after contributing to NBC’s coverage of the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games. Mike Tirico will provide commentary from Santa Clara, California, as he prepares to call Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Venue: San Siro Stadium
The ceremony will be held at San Siro Stadium, a venue that has stood for nearly a century. It is the home ground for two of Italy’s premier soccer clubs, A.C. Milan and Inter Milan. Organizers plan to celebrate all competition venues in a unique way during the opening.
Ceremony Highlights
The opening ceremony follows a traditional format. The Parade of Nations will feature competitors marching under their national flags. The host nation’s flag will be raised and its anthem sung. A key moment is the lighting of the Olympic torch, which has a relay that began in November.
The torch arrived in Rome in December and will continue traversing Italy before igniting the cauldron in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.
Torch Relay Journey
The relay’s journey began in Greece in November and has traveled across the host country. The torch’s arrival in Rome in December marked a significant milestone before it moved toward Milan.
Performers
Mariah Carey and Italian actress Matilda De Angelis are among the performers scheduled for the ceremony. Their performances will add a musical dimension to the event’s traditional elements.
NBC Broadcast History
The 2026 Games mark NBC’s eighth time broadcasting the Winter Olympics. The network has covered every Winter Games since 1998, making it the long-standing home for the event.
Key Takeaways
- Live coverage starts at 2 p.m. ET on Feb. 6, 2026.
- A primetime re-air begins at 8 p.m. ET.
- The ceremony will take place at San Siro Stadium.
- Hosts include Savannah Guthrie, Terry Gannon, and Shaun White.
- The torch relay will culminate in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.
The 2026 Winter Games will bring the world together in Milan Cortina, offering a blend of tradition, performance, and national pride as the Olympic flame lights the cauldron.
