Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.

Here's what to know about who is serving as the commentators for NBC's coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

So read on for everything you need to know about when the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics begins, and how to watch at home. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. ET (8 p.m. local time in Italy) on Friday, February 6, with live coverage airing on both NBC and Peacock.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics was spectacular.

From medals to controversies and the human stories behind the competition, we are tracking it all throughout the Winter Olympics. Competition started on Feb. 4. The opening ceremony on Friday night took place at the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan and featured performances by Mariah Carey,

Featuring planned tributes to da Vinci, Dante and other symbols of Italian culture, plus an appearance by Mariah Carey, a four-site, dual-cauldron opening ceremony kicked off the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Where to watch Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Time, TV channel, live streams for 2026 Milan Cortina Games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Raise a torch to sports. The 2026 Winter Olympics are here, bringing fans around the world plenty of action.

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