Milan Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: How to Watch, Timing and More

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ashley AhnFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremonies will take place on Friday, February 6th, at 2 p.m. Eastern time across four venues in Northern Italy: Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno. NBC and Peacock will provide live coverage in the United States, with rebroadcasts later that evening. International viewers can access the ceremonies through broadcasters like HBO Max, BBC, and CBC. The ceremonies are expected to last approximately three hours and will feature the simultaneous lighting of two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and one in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The cauldron design is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's knot engravings, symbolizing harmony between nature and human ingenuity.

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Mariah Carey will headline the show.

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Two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously — one in Milan and one in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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NBC and Peacock will air the events live in the United States.

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The event will take place simultaneously across four separate venues in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Predazzo and Livigno.

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The Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremonies will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday.

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Italy

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