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The wait is finally over. The 2026 Winter Olympics have arrived.
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The Olympic Games are the ultimate celebration of the continued globalization of sport, providing a stage for competitors to showcase their elite skills. This year, nearly 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete for Olympic medals.
From skiing icon Lindsey Vonn competing despite a serious knee injury to NHL players returning to the men’s hockey championship, there will be plenty of storylines to discuss.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, including TV and streaming options for the event.
Which channel is broadcasting today’s opening ceremony?
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NBC will provide full coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Terry Gannon and Mary Carillo will host the opening ceremony, and Mike Tirico, who has Olympic broadcast experience, will contribute while in California. Tirico will prepare for Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White will perform his first opening ceremony duties.
The opening ceremony will also be broadcast live on Peacock, the platform that will broadcast all events of the 2026 Cortina Games in Milan.
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.
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When is the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics?
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Start time: 1:40 p.m. ET
Like the Paris Games, the Italy Winter Games will start at 1:40 PM ET for those who want to watch live. The show will air in primetime reruns on NBC and Peacock beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Italy is six hours ahead of Eastern Time, so festivities in the U.S. start earlier
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.
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.
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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.”
