The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics has wrapped up, showcasing musical acts by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, a procession involving 3,000 athletes from various nations, and the ignition of two separate Olympic flames—one located at the Arco della Pace in Milan, the central base for the competition, and the other in the mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, host to alpine disciplines like skiing. For those who couldn't tune in during the original airing, NBC will present a primetime replay this evening.
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This Friday features dual airings of the ceremony: an initial slot from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET, followed by a repeat from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, both on NBC and accessible through services like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.
Subscribers to live TV streaming or traditional cable can access NBC and Peacock's full Olympics programming via NBC.com, NBCOlympics.com, or the NBC app by signing in with their service credentials.
DirecTV's Entertainment package, starting at $49.99 for the initial month, unlocks numerous channels for sports viewing, including ESPN, TNT, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and CBS Sports Network, plus local outlets for ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC based on location. It includes boundless cloud-based DVR storage and integration with the ESPN Unlimited streaming feature.
DirecTV offers a five-day free trial, ideal for those exploring options ahead of football season without long-term commitment. The ceremony is available live or on replay through Peacock, and Peacock's Olympics streams can also be viewed on NBC.com, NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC app for eligible subscribers.
Coverage of the event was led by commentator Terry Gannon, with contributions from ex-Olympic snowboard champion Shaun White and primetime anchor Mike Tirico, who joined remotely from San Francisco while preparing for Super Bowl LX duties.
Performances highlighted Mariah Carey, renowned Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, actor Sabrina Impacciatore from projects like The Paper and The White Lotus, and virtuoso pianist Lang Lang.
The ceremony took place at San Siro Stadium in Milan, the storied venue for soccer teams AC Milan and Inter Milan, marking one of its last major gatherings before demolition post-Olympics.