What channel is Olympics opening ceremony? TV, time, how to watch Winter Games

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The 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway Friday, Feb. 6 with the opening ceremony.

Milan's San Siro Stadium will host all the festivities, which will include the parade of nations, the lighting of the Olympic flame and performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. There will also be "satellite ceremonies" in Livigno and Predazzo.

Here's what to know on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics:

How to watch 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: TV channel, streaming​

• TV channel: NBC
• Streaming options:Peacock | NBCOlympics.com

NBC will broadcast the opening ceremony for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon hosting the three-hour show. Streaming options for the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony include Peacock, NBC's subscription streaming service, and NBCOlympics.com.

An encore presentation of the opening ceremony will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET for the American primetime viewing audience.

What time is 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony?​

• Date: Friday, Feb. 6
• Time: 2 p.m. ET
• Location: San Siro Stadium (Milan)

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 from San Siro Stadium in Milan. Live coverage of the opening ceremony is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET, and will then be aired at 8 p.m. ET in primetime for an encore.


This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Olympics opening ceremony channel 2026, TV and stream Winter Games

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