The Milan opening ceremony, which will take place at San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan, Italy, will be headlined by legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The Italian native has an impressive career that spans decades, and he is a superstar both in Europe and across the globe.
Here is everything you need to know about the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including TV and streaming options for the event.
MILAN (AP) — An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy arrives Friday, but the sports will already be underway. Here's what to know.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kick off in February 2026! Learn more about the opening ceremony festivities now.
Mariah Carey will headline the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and she's far from the only icon on the lineup. See who else is performing, as well as how to tune in.
The Winter Olympics do not begin with competition. They begin with a theme. The organizing committee's theme for Milan-Cortina is Harmony.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are here. See the start and end dates, plus Opening Ceremony time and more.