Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, Feb. 6.

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Greece's Olympic Team looks to skier Alexandros Ioannis Ginnis for its first medal in the Winter Games starting in the Italian Alps

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Milano-Cortina Games with performances, the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is airing today. Here’s what time it starts, how to watch live and what to know about the unique setup of the Parade of Nations.

The opening ceremony is at San Siro Stadium in Milan, a 100-year-old venue that will host the parade of nations tonightl

Every Olympic Games has a torch. Every torch has a designer. For the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, that designer is MIT engineer and architect Carlo Ratti .

Many Olympic venues are left to decay after the events are over. See what these cities have done with the facilities after their games ended.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially begin on Feb. 6