NBC Universal will deliver historic, wall‑to‑wall coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Friday, Feb. 6, beginning at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with primetime coverage at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Veteran commentator Mary Carillo and NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon will host both live and primetime broadcasts. They will be joined by three‑time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, who will provide commentary during the Parade of Nations.
A Multi‑City Opening Ceremony Across Northern Italy
For the first time in Winter Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony will unfold across multiple Italian regions, including Milan, Livigno, Predazzo, and Cortina. Athletes will march from four separate locations before converging in Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium.
Team USA will be led by flag bearers Erin Jackson, the 2022 500m speed skating gold medalist, and bobsledder Frank Del Duca.
Star‑Powered Reporting Team Spanning 6,000 Miles
NBCUniversal will deploy five reporters across Italy, including Snoop Dogg, who will be stationed in Cortina interviewing Del Duca and the U.S. bobsled team. Additional on‑site reporters include Britney Eurton, Lewis Johnson, Tina Dixon, and Nicole Auerbach.
From California, Mike Tirico will contribute to the broadcast as he prepares to call Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
Performances from Global Icons
The Opening Ceremony will feature performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, actress Sabrina Impacciatore, and pianist Lang Lang. Organizers will also light two Olympic cauldrons—one in Milan and one in Cortina—for the first time ever.
Figure Skating Team Event Opens the Competition
Coverage begins at Noon ET with the first day of the figure skating team event, as Team USA begins its defense of its 2022 Olympic gold medal.
