San Siro stadium

San Siro stadium in Milan was the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The stadium's use for this event has brought it into the news recently. During the ceremony, Vice President JD Vance was booed by some attendees, a reaction that was reportedly muted in the NBC broadcast. Protests against the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, who are advising on security for the Games, also took place in Milan prior to the event. Mariah Carey performed at the opening ceremony. Security for the Olympics is a major focus, with Italy deploying a large number of officers, drones, and a cyber unit, while maintaining control over all security operations despite the advisory role of ICE.