How to Watch Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially kicking off TODAY!

The big games officially open on Friday, February 6 with a celebration held primarily at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. As always, the event will feature the Parade of Nations as well as the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron. There are also several international superstars that will be performing during the opening ceremony!

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony begins at 8 p.m. local time in Milan.

While the opening ceremony is taking place overseas in Italy, you may be wondering how you can watch the ceremony here in the United States, and we have the answer for you!

Keep reading to find out more…NBC and Peacock be airing live coverage starting at 2 p.m. ET. Primetime coverage of the event will air 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.

The 2026 Winter Olympics run from February 6 through 22. The closing ceremony will take place on Sunday night, February 22.

Find which two athletes will be Team USA’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony!