The Milan Cortina Games’ opening ceremony kicked off Friday night in Milan’s San Siro stadium, with simultaneous ceremonies in three other locations: Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno and Predazzo. Dual cauldrons will be lit with the Olympic flame in Milan and Cortina.

It’s here! The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games takes place Friday and promises to be one of the most ambitious and complex in Olympic history.This year’s ceremony will unfold across multiple venues. The Parade of ...

Some Olympic events start before the Opening Ceremony due to the jam-packed Olympic schedule and the limited time available for certain sports that have longer tournament formats. Sports that feature a round-robin format alongside a knockout stage often ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are finally taking place, with thousands of athlete federations heading to Italy before the event begins. As always, the Games commence with an opening ceremony, but this one has a special historical significance.

While the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are already underway, the opening ceremony has yet to officially kick them off. Crowds are expected to pack San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan to watch the ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6, according to NBC.