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.

MILAN (AP) — Mittens versus gloves? Hats against headbands? Merino wool over Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and — during the Winter Games — on the slopes.

A pair of stoats named Tina and Milo are the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Team USA debuted its largest-ever roster at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. See the full roster breakdown here. (AP photo)

"Miss American" herself, Taylor Swift, joined the NBC broadcast to share an inspirational message for all of the athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony is scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday, featuring Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and a tribute to the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

Ice hockey, curling, influencers—the 2026 Winter Olympics promise to be the most talked about Games in recent memory. WIRED has all the news you need coming out of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Here's everything to know about the full schedule for NBC’s primetime coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, so you can plan your viewing like a pro. The 2026 Winter Olympics will officially kick off with the opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium in Milan on Feb. 6, airing at 8 p.m. ET.

Figure skater Scott Hamilton, a Franklin resident, won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Other athletes with Tennessee connections include figure skater Janet Lynn and bobsledder Hakeem Abdul-Saboor. Nashville Predators players Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi and Juuse Saros are competing for their respective nations.