The 2026 Olympics are just days away from kicking off in Milan, Italy.
Here’s what Illinois viewers should know about the Olympics schedule, the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, the Team USA roster, how to watch and more.
When are the 2026 Winter Olympics? What date do the Olympics start and end this year?
The Winter Olympics run Feb. 6-22 in 2026.
Which country will host the 2026 Olympics?
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be hosted by Milan, Italy.
Where will the 2026 Winter Olympics be held?
The 2026 Milan Olympic Games will be held at San Siro Olympic Stadium.
When is the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony? What time does the opening ceremony start?
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. ET in Milan, Italy.
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What channel is 2026 Olympics opening ceremony live on TV?
The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony live coverage will begin on NBC at noon ET, with the lead-up to the opening ceremony starting at 1:40 p.m. ET. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. A primetime encore presentation will air at 8 p.m. ET later that evening.
Where to watch 2026 Olympics opening ceremony live? How to stream 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony live coverage will stream on Peacock at noon p.m. ET, with the opening ceremony beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. A primetime encore presentation will air at 8 p.m. ET later that evening.
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How long is the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy?
According to www.teamusa.com, the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony should last around three hours. The event includes performances, the Parade of Nations, official proceedings and the lighting of the Olympic flame.
Who will perform at the 2026 Milan Olympic Games opening ceremony?
According to www.olympics.com, the 2026 Milan Olympic Games opening ceremony will include performers such as Andrea Bocelli, Mariah Carey, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sabrina Impacciatore and Laura Pausini.
What countries are banned from the 2026 Milan Olympic Games? Who is not competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The countries of Russia and Belarus are both banned from competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, as they were in Paris Olympic Games in 2024. However, some Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) may compete from both countries.
Similarly to Paris, athletes from Russia and Belarus won’t participate in the opening ceremony, and the flag for each country will not be flown. In addition, the anthems of each nation will not be played should any of the AINs take gold atop the podium for an event.
Where to find 2026 Olympic results? 2026 Winter Olympics schedule
For a complete list of event dates, times and results for the 2026 Milan Olympic Games, visit www.olympics.com.
What is time is it in Milan right now? Is Italy six hours behind, or six hours ahead of the US?
Milan is 6 hours ahead of the United States’ East Coast.
What is the Team USA Olympic roster list of athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The United States will have 232 athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Team USA. For the complete list of athletes, visit www.teamusa.com.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: When is the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony? Streaming, schedule, more
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall and Chris Sims, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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