Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony: Watch Live, 2 PM ET
Olympics Opening Ceremony Live Updates — Where to Watch & Start Time
Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony: Watch Live, 2 PM ET
π Ceremony Overview The 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway today, Friday, February 6, 2026 , with the Opening Ceremony in Milan, Italy , marking the kickoff of 17 days of competition across northern Italy at the Milano-Cortina Games . This year’s ceremony is historic — staged primarily at the San Siro Stadium in Milan and featuring cultural tributes and world-class performers, including Mariah Carey , Andrea Bocelli , Laura Pausini , and pianist Lang Lang . π Start Time & Duration π Local Time in Milan (CET): Ceremony begins approximately 7:00 p.m. CET tonight. π U.S. Viewing Times (Eastern Time): Live broadcast: 2:00 p.m. ET (live at same moment the event starts in Italy). The live show is expected to run about three hours . πΊ Primetime Encore: In the U.S., NBC will re-air an “enhanced” version in primetime at 8:00 p.m. ET for audiences who miss the afternoon live broadcast. πΊ Where & How to Watch — Global Accessibility πΊπΈ United States TV: Live on NBC — live afternoon cov…