The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics digital platforms on Sunday, Feb. 22.
Date: Sunday, Feb. 22
Venue: Verona Arena
TV channels: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app
It will air live at 2:30 p.m. ET and again in primetime at 9 p.m. ET.
Visit NBCOlympics.com/FAQ for more information on watching the Milan Cortina Olympics, including links to download the Peacock, NBC or NBC Sports app.
How do I stream the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?
The complete Closing Ceremony schedule, including TV listings, also is available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams also are available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Sports apps.
| Date/Time | Event | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 2/22 2:30-5p |
Closing Ceremony of the Winter Olympics (LIVE) |
Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/22 9-11p |
Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics (Primetime Coverage) |
Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
You can watch every event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics LIVE by subscribing to Peacock. After subscribing and logging in, either go to PeacockTV.com/Olympics in your web browser or download the Peacock app to your phone, tablet, or connected TV device and navigate to the Olympics section.
Users also can authenticate with their cable subscription, which allows access to watch live streams of every Olympic event on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app or the NBC Sports app. All streams can be viewed in web browsers or on your phones, tablets or connected TV devices.
How can I get live updates from the Opening Ceremony?
The full Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be live blogged by the NBC Olympics team. Follow along all day for the latest updates, insights on the ceremony, fun facts on the athletes, video highlights and more.
Who are the Team USA flagbearers at the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony?
Hilary Knight and Evan Bates were named as the U.S. flagbearers for Closing Ceremony Friday morning.
Knight helped lead the U.S. women's hockey team to a gold medal, setting a record in the process. Her game-tying goal in regulation Thursday entrenched Knight as the all-time leading scorer in U.S. history.
Bates and his figure skating partner/wife Madison Chock helped USA win gold in the team event and then the duo took home silver in ice dance.
"I'm filled with so much joy to lead out Team USA alongside Evan," Knight said. "It's such an incredible honor and I can't wait. It's a dream come true."
Fellow Team USA athletes chose Knight and Bates as the flagbearers.
Where is the Closing Ceremony held?
The Verona Olympic Arena will host the Closing Ceremony. It's one of the best-preserved ancient Roman amphitheaters that embodies Italy's cultural heritage.
What can we expect to see at the Closing Ceremony?
The creative company Filmmaster created the Milan Cortina grand finale, with an emphasis on celebrating Italy's history while also focusing on the future of the Olympics and sports.
The official Olympics website previewed the event as such: "Through a tapestry of music, art, and storytelling, the show will reveal to the world the creativity, ingenuity, and passion that define our country. It will be a moment to celebrate not only athletic excellence, but also Italian cultural identity and innovation."
How long is the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony?
The Milan Cortina Closing Ceremony is expected to last for roughly two-and-a-half hours. The Opening Ceremony stretched over three hours, but the Closing Ceremony is typically shorter with fewer performances.