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2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony • Feb. 6th

Posted on 02/03/2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Milan's San Siro Stadium, starting at 8 p.m. CET (1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET). The event, featuring a "Harmony" theme, will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, with a primetime encore at 7 p.m. CT.

Key Details for the Opening Ceremony (Feb 6, 2026):

Location: Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium (with simultaneous events in Cortina d'Ampezzo).
Performers: Confirmed performers include Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Lang Lang, and Laura Pausini.
Flagbearers (USA): Erin Jackson (speedskating) and Frank Del Duca (bobsledding).
Technically Starting Early: While the ceremony is Feb 6, competitions actually begin earlier, with events like curling, hockey, and skiing starting as early as Feb 4, 2026.

For the first time, the opening ceremony will be shared across multiple locations, including Cortina d'Ampezzo, connecting the mountain and city venues.

What is the theme of the opening ceremony?

The theme is "Armonia" (harmony in Italian). It is a tribute to Italian values, history and culture and the country's connection to the Olympic spirit.

How does the Olympic torch relay work?

The modern Olympic torch was first used at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. Inspired by ancient Greece, the torch relay signals the start of the Olympic Games, with an objective of spreading peace and friendship along its route.

The torch for the 2026 Winter Olympics began in Olympia, Greece, on Nov. 26, 2025. It arrived in Rome on Dec. 4. It will travel through every region of Italy before making its way to San Siro Stadium in Milan for the official start of the Games.

Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games from July 14th - 30th, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from Aug. 15th - 17th, 2028. This marks the third time the city has hosted the Olympics (previously 1932, 1984), featuring over 40 sports at existing venues like SoFi Stadium and in partnership with cities like Long Beach.

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