Milano Cortina 2026 Brings Two Global Icons Together for Opening Night
International tenor Andrea Bocelli will officially join Mariah Carey as a featured performer during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6, 2026. The ceremony will be held at San Siro Stadium in Milan, where organizers expect 60,000 spectators in attendance and millions more watching across the world.
The Opening Ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET), which is 1:00 p.m. Central Time (CT) for viewers in San Antonio and across the U.S. The three-hour program will include the Parade of Athletes, formal Olympic protocol, and live performances from both Bocelli and Carey.
Where to Watch
U.S. viewers will be able to watch the ceremony on:
• NBC (live at 1:00 p.m. CT, and a primetime replay at 7:00 p.m. CT)
• Peacock (full livestream beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT)
• Telemundo (Spanish-language coverage)
• Olympics.com (international streaming in select regions)
Event Background
The Milano Cortina 2026 Games run February 6–22, 2026, marking the first Winter Olympics held in Italy in 20 years. Portions of the Opening Ceremony will also be broadcast from additional northern Italian venues, including Cortina d’Ampezzo and Livigno, reflecting the multi-city nature of these Games.
The ceremony will conclude with the traditional cauldron lighting, officially opening the 2026 Winter Olympics.
