Live stream the action from the Cortina Olympic Stadium from anywhere in the world.

The Winter Olympics in Milan are halfway across the globe, but Central Ohio enthusiasts expect an uptick in interest in their sports this month as people watch the Games. Why it matters: The Olympics don't just boost the economy of host cities — they can be a crucial window during which niche and seasonal sports find new lifelong participants.

Ice hockey, curling, influencers—the 2026 Winter Olympics promise to be the most talked about Games in recent memory. WIRED has all the news you need coming out of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

We are on the cusp of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2026 Winter Olympics. We are very excited for more than 3,000 athletes to descend upon Milan, Italy. We're also excited to watch sports we only enjoy once every four years.

If you’re looking to stream curling, every event will be available on Peacock, with select events and replays airing on USA and CNBC. NBC networks have long been the home of the Winter and Summer Olympics, and will continue to hold the rights in the U.S. until at least 2036.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The 2026 Winter Olympics opened competition Wednesday night with the first curling matches on the schedule in Cortina only for the action to come to a brief halt because of a power outage.

Korey Dropkin is grateful for his Olympic moment as the U.S. curling team looks to capitalize on a mix of youth and experience to challenge for gold in Italy.

The USA routed Czechia 5-1 in their Olympics women's hockey opener. Hayley Scamurra scored twice and Hilary Knight had a goal.