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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will mark the return of winter Olympism to Italy and will be held from February 6-22, 2026, with competitions spread across Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Livigno, Bormio, Anterselva and Predazzo. For the U.S. audience, the event will feature full TV and streaming broadcasts, as well as schedules tailored to the East Coast.
Although the opening ceremony will be the official starting point, the sporting activity will begin two days earlier, so coverage in the US will start from the first week of February.
Key dates and times for Milano Cortina 2026 in the United States
The first competitions are scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, while the Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, February 6 at Milan's San Siro Stadium.
Due to the time difference between Italy and the United States, most of the events will be seen in the early morning and morning for the East Coast.
Opening Ceremony
Friday, February 6, 2026
- 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT)
- San Siro Stadium, Milan
The Games will run until Sunday, February 22, when the closing ceremony will take place.
What sports are included in Milano Cortina 2026?
The 2026 edition will feature eight sports, 16 disciplines and 116 medal events, plus the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering, one of the big additions to the programme.
- Biathlon
- Bobsleigh
- Nordic combined
- Curling
- Freestyle skiing
- Alpine skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Ski mountaineering
- Ice hockey
- Luge
- Figure skating
- Speed skating
- Short track speed skating
- Ski jumping
- Skeleton
- Snowboarding
The competitions will take place in both urban and alpine venues, which will generate a wide variety of schedules for the US audience.
How many countries will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
More than 3,500 athletes from a total of 93 countries are expected to participate in this edition, competing for the 195 medals that are up for grabs for athletes who reach the Olympic podiums
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in the United States
In the United States, the broadcast rights belong to NBCUniversal, which will offer comprehensive coverage on free-to-air, cable and streaming television.
NBC plans to repeat its usual strategy: live broadcasts in the morning and primetime repeats in the evening.
Key facts to watch Milano Cortina 2026 in the USA
- Dates: February 6-22, 2026
- Schedule: Early morning and morning (ET), with prime time summaries
- Venues: Milan, Cortina, Livigno, Bormio and more
- TV in the US: NBC, USA Network, CNBC
- Streaming: Peacock (live and on-demand coverage)
- New: Olympic debut of ski mountaineering
Milano Cortina 2026 promises to be one of the most accessible Winter Games ever for American audiences, with multiple broadcast windows and comprehensive digital coverage.