Another Winter Olympics are upon us, heralded by Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie among those carrying the torch.
The Milan-Cortina Games’ official competition schedule beings few days before the Opening Ceremony, which takes place Friday with two times to watch it on NBCUniversal’s NBC and Peacock which hold U.S. rights. Find more details below.
When is the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is on Friday, February 6. Live coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, with the ceremony itself being expected to last around three hours.
Is the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics streaming?
Yes. Peacock is the streaming home for all things Winter Olympics 2026 including opening and closing ceremonies and events.
Where can I watch the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony with cable?
NBC will air both live coverage and an 8 p.m. primetime encore, as will Peacock.
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Who will perform at the Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony?
Grammy winner Mariah Carey, opera singer and Grammy nominee Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Lang Lang and Cecilia Bartoli will headline. Pierfrancesco Favino. violinist Giovanni Zanon, The White Lotus and The Paper star Sabrina Impecciatore, Matilde De Angelis and Ghali will also be part of the proceedings.
Who is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games?
Veterans like alpine skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn as well as snowboarder Chloe Kim will return. Other Team USA athletes to watch throughout the Games that run February 6-22 include alpine skiers River Radamys and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, figure skater Amber Glenn, speedskaters Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe and Jordan Stolz, and more. Ice hockey players to watch include pros Charlie McAvoy, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews.
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