The Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics were officially opened on Friday, celebrating Italian history and lifestyle in a first decentralised Games ceremony under the motto "Armonia" (Harmony). Mariah Carey sang the iconic song Volare in Italian,

Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.

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.

When Team USA walks out for the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening in Milan, they'll be led by flag bearers Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca. Jackson won gold in speedskating at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, while Del Duca will be the first bobsledder to carry the American flag at the Opening Ceremony in 70 years.

Greece, as always, will be the first country introduced in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Milan Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has started.

The opening ceremony for the Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics started on Friday in Milan and three other places. Far distances between venues led to the unique ceremony as the Games return to the Alps and Italy for the first time since Turin 2006.

It wasn't a surprise, but it was still quite something to hear.

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony was mocked for an AI-generated flashback sequence that gave viewers a glimpse at the past 100 years of the Olympic Games. The cartoon sequence starred "White Lotus" actress Sabrina Impacciatore skiing and skating through different host cities from the past century.