The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms on Friday, Feb. 6.
- Date: February 6
- Venue: San Siro Stadium
- TV channels: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app
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What time is the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics?
Live coverage of the Opening Ceremony begins at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The Ceremony is expected to last around three hours, as is typical for an Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Later that same night, viewers can watch an enhanced encore in primetime at 8 p.m. ET.
Both will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms.
How do I stream the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?
The complete Opening and Closing Ceremonies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 2/6 2-5p |
Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics (LIVE) |
Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, 2/6 8-11p* |
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.
*The primetime encore of the Opening Ceremony will air at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. MT and 8 p.m. PT.
How do I watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on TV?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of the Opening Ceremony will be shown on NBC.
The full TV listings for the Opening Ceremony can be found on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page by clicking the toggle at the top to “TV Only.”
What is historic about the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony?
For the first time in Winter Olympics history, the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony will take a multi-centered approach to the celebration, ensuring athletes at the various competition venues across Italy have the opportunity to participate. While the main ceremony will take place at San Siro Olympic stadium, athletes, spectators and local communities across the country will be brought into the celebration with multiple athlete parades and two separate Olympic cauldrons.
Who is hosting NBC's broadcast of the Opening Ceremony?
TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie and NBC Sports legend Terry Gannon will host coverage of the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. They will be joined by three-time Olympic snowboarding champion Shaun White in the broadcast booth for the Parade of Nations at San Siro Stadium. NBC Olympics primetime host Mike Tirico will contribute to the Opening Ceremony coverage from northern California, as he prepares to call Super Bowl LX that Sunday.
What is the theme of the Milan Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony?
The artistic team behind the Opening Ceremony chose the theme "Armonia" (harmony in Italian) for Milan Cortina, bringing together the idea of a universal, emotional journey with visual storytelling. The theme is a tribute to Italian values, history and culture and it's deep connection with the Olympic spirit.
Who is the director of the Milan Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony?
Italian creative director Marco Balich will oversee the Opening Ceremony in Milan Cortina, building on his deep experience with Olympic productions. Balich has been involved in the production of 16 Olympic ceremonies, including serving as director of the Torino 2006 ceremonies.
Who is performing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony?
On top of the nearly 3,000 athletes who will participate in the various parades, global superstar Mariah Carey has been announced as a key performer for the ceremony. Carey will join Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, who will be one of the central narrative voices of the show.