Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
Feb 5, 2026 - Feb 5, 2026 | Milan, Italy
The Olympic Opening Ceremony is the official and symbolic start of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 — a grand, globally watched event that welcomes athletes from around the world and introduces the host country’s culture, history and values to the world.
At its heart, the Opening Ceremony combines protocol, pageantry, performance and symbolism to mark the beginning of the Winter Olympics and celebrate the spirit of international sport and unity.
The Opening Ceremony for Milano Cortina 2026 is scheduled to take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
NBC/Peacock will be airing the Opening Ceremony live on Friday, Feb, 6, 2026, with coverage starting in the afternoon. A primetime encore presentation will also air later that evening.
The ceremony is expected to last about three hours — similar to typical Olympic Opening Ceremonies with performances, the Parade of Nations, official proceedings and lighting of the Olympic flame.
The only secure way to get Opening Ceremony tickets is through the official Milano Cortina 2026 ticketing site.
Ralph Lauren designed the Team USA Opening Ceremony outfits for Milano Cortina 2026.