NBC Olympics

What time does the Opening Ceremony start?

The 2026 Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony begins Friday, Feb. 6, with performances, celebrity appearances and Team USA flagbearers.

Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina in style

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
NCAA

Three NCAA alums serve as Opening Ceremony flag bearers at Milan Cortina

Tulane alum Jared Firestone (Israel) and Kellie Delka (Puerto Rico) represent nations as the Winter Games begin.
Yahoo! Sports

The Milan-Cortina Olympic Opening Ceremony will spread across regions, like the Games themselves

MILAN (AP) — Not only will the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games be the most spread-out in history, so will the Feb. 6 opening ceremony, organizers said Thursday. The Parade of Nations will feature athletes led by the national flagbearers not only in ...
Us Weekly

Mariah Carey Performs in Italian at 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan

Mariah Carey performed two songs during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday, February 6
NCAA

Two NCAA alums to serve as Opening Ceremony flag bearers at Milan Cortina Olympics

Former Maine standout Frank Del Duca will carry the U.S. flag while Tulane alum Jared Firestone represents Israel as the Winter Games begin.