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Hold high the sports torch. The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, bringing a wealth of events for fans around the world.
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Athletes are certainly ready to take on the ice, snow and slopes as they compete for track and field’s highest honors. But first, they must be introduced at the opening ceremony.
This year’s opening ceremony will take place on Friday, February 6 at Milan’s San Siro Stadium. It’s a celebration for all, with live performances from Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli.
Here’s how you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Where to watch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony: TV channels, live broadcast
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be broadcast live on NBC. The ceremony will also be broadcast live on Peacock.
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The NBC-owned streaming service’s sports programming includes live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf and more.
When does the Winter Olympics opening ceremony start?
NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony will begin on Friday, February 6 at 1:40 pm ET. An encore of the ceremony is scheduled to air in prime time at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Where will the Winter Olympics opening ceremony be held?
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. It is the largest stadium in Italy with over 75,000 seats.
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Who performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will feature an incredible line-up of performances. Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini and Sabrina Impacciatore are expected to appear on the Olympic stage.
What is the theme of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?
The theme of the opening ceremony is “Armonia” (Harmony in Italian).
“Musically speaking, it means ‘bringing together’ different elements,” said Marco Balich, creative director of the opening. “Because there are two cities, Milan and Cortina, urban and mountainous, harmony between people and nature, culture, people and different ways of thinking.”
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