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The 2026 Winter Olympics conclude this weekend. The theme for this year's Closing Ceremony is 'Beauty in Action.' Participants include DJ and musician Gabry Ponte, along with actress Benedetta Porcaroli and ballet performer Roberto Bolle. Artistic director Alfredo Accatino has indicated that the show will start with vibrant hues and conclude in festive style.

The event begins live today at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with a repeat showing on NBC at 9 p.m. ET. Here's a complete overview for accessing the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. (As the Games wrap up, check the ultimate medal tally as well.)

Schedule: Live broadcast at 2:30 p.m. ET; evening replay at 9 p.m. ET

Online options: Available on Peacock, DirecTV, NBC.com, and additional platforms

The Closing Ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. A rebroadcast follows on NBC at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Viewers have several options for the February 22, 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony. Watch the live telecast Sunday afternoon via NBC or stream it on Peacock, or view the repeat on NBC through services like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and others.

Peacock serves as the primary streaming platform for the 2026 Olympics.

Standard Peacock plans start at $10.99 per month for the Premium tier with ads, rising to $16.99 for the ad-free Premium Plus. Walmart+ members can access an ad-supported Peacock plan at no extra charge.

Walmart+ includes a selection between Paramount+ or Peacock as part of the membership. The monthly Walmart+ fee is $12.99, while the yearly option is typically $98. A complimentary trial period is available. In addition to Peacock access, Walmart+ offers benefits such as five months of Apple Music without cost, reductions on Cinemark cinema memberships, no-fee shipping and delivery for Walmart orders, fuel savings, and various other advantages.

Instacart+ users receive a full year of Peacock Premium (valued at $109.99) included free. Following a 14-day no-cost trial, Instacart+ is $99 annually, providing savings on Peacock alongside features like complimentary grocery and restaurant deliveries plus a New York Times Cooking app subscription.

DirecTV's Entertainment package provides entry to numerous channels for college and professional sports, Winter Olympics coverage, and beyond. Included networks are ESPN, TNT, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, plus local stations for ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC based on location.

Every DirecTV plan comes with boundless cloud DVR capacity and entry to ESPN+'s latest streaming option, ESPN Unlimited.

The DirecTV Entertainment package costs $89.99 monthly, though a five-day free trial is offered now. For those exploring live-TV streaming ahead of football season without long-term commitment, DirecTV makes a solid starting point.

Access the ceremony live or on-demand through Peacock, NBC.com, NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC application.

At $11 per month, the ad-supported Peacock plan enables streaming of live NBC sports and events, covering the 2026 Winter Olympics. It also unlocks extensive libraries of series and films, featuring classics like Parks and Recreation and The Office, all Bravo programming, and plenty more.

For $17 monthly, the ad-free plan adds live viewing of local NBC stations (beyond just sports slots) and offline downloads for certain content.

Headlining is Italian DJ and musician Gabry Ponte. Additional artists confirmed are Italian actress Benedetta Porcaroli and ballet dancer Roberto Bolle. The program anticipates an athlete procession, transfer of the Olympic flag to France for the 2030 hosts, and the ritual dousing of the flame.

The 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony takes place at Verona Arena in Verona, Italy.