The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off today with the opening ceremony in Milan. Find out when and where to watch:

The afternoon's events will feature the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons for the first time: one in Milan at the iconic Arco della Pace, and one in Cortina d’Ampezzo at Piazza Dibona in the heart of the mountain town. The ceremony will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.

MILAN (AP) — The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics is happening Friday night. Here's what you should know about it. It will be centered in Milan’s landmark San Siro stadium, featuring the Parade of Athletes and entertainment over the course of the nearly three-hour spectacle that is expected to be the most widely viewed moment of the Games as millions around the world watch on official broadcasters.

The opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics promises to make history before the first medal is even awarded. Here's how and when to watch it.

The official kickoff of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the opening ceremony, will take place Friday, Feb. 6, at Milan's San Siro Stadium.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina, Italy, with the Opening Ceremony at San Siro Olympic Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 1:40 p.m. ET with TV coverage on NBC and streaming on-demand.

From musical performances from Mariah Carey to the Parade of Nations, here's what to expect.

Live stream events from the San Siro Olympic Stadium from anywhere in the world.

American singer Mariah Carey and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli are the massive headlining acts, but the Opening Ceremonies will feature some Grammy and Latin Grammy winners, a couple Italian actors — including one from The White Lotus — and an Italian rapper.