How to watch the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is happening this Friday, February 6th. The ceremony will be broadcast on NBC, with live coverage starting at 2 p.m. ET and a primetime encore at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers can also stream the event on Peacock and other platforms. The Opening Ceremony will feature performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Approximately 3,000 athletes will participate in the Parade of Nations. The event will include the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and the other in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Terry Gannon will be the sportscaster for the Opening Ceremony coverage. Other commentators include Shaun White and Mike Tirico. The ceremony will take place at San Siro Stadium in Milan. The Opening Ceremony marks a major event in the final days of San Siro Stadium before its demolition.