2026 Winter Olympics: Dates, Broadcast, and Event Details
4 february 2026 в 21:37
In 2026, the Winter Olympic Games will once again bring together thousands of athletes from around the world for a global celebration of winter sports, culture, and international unity. The Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will take place across several cities in Italy and will combine historic venues with modern locations. NBCUniversal will provide comprehensive coverage of the events on its television, cable, and digital platforms. As the Opening Ceremony approaches, viewers will enjoy greater flexibility in viewing—from live broadcasts to on-demand access, making it easier to follow the events throughout the Games.
The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM local time in Italy).
American viewers will be able to watch the Opening Ceremony live on NBC, starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with streaming available on Peacock. NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be extensive—thousands of hours on linear television and digital platforms, including detailed event replays, highlights, and interactive features such as multi-viewing on Peacock. In addition to NBC, cable channels like CNBC and USA Network will provide additional coverage of the events throughout the Games.
Although the Opening Ceremony will take place on February 6, the actual competitions of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will begin earlier—preliminary events, such as curling and some hockey matches, will start on February 4 and 5, 2026. These early rounds will give fans the opportunity to see medal events and athlete performances before the official start of the Opening Ceremony.
The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (which corresponds to 7:00 PM local time in Italy). The Closing Ceremony marks the official conclusion of the Olympic Games and includes celebrations of the athletes, medal presentations in various sports, cultural performances, and the symbolic passing of the torch to the next host city of the Olympics.
American viewers will be able to watch the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games live on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. NBCUniversal will also offer replays, highlights, and on-demand access on its platforms
The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM local time in Italy).
American viewers will be able to watch the Opening Ceremony live on NBC, starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with streaming available on Peacock. NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be extensive—thousands of hours on linear television and digital platforms, including detailed event replays, highlights, and interactive features such as multi-viewing on Peacock. In addition to NBC, cable channels like CNBC and USA Network will provide additional coverage of the events throughout the Games.
Although the Opening Ceremony will take place on February 6, the actual competitions of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will begin earlier—preliminary events, such as curling and some hockey matches, will start on February 4 and 5, 2026. These early rounds will give fans the opportunity to see medal events and athlete performances before the official start of the Opening Ceremony.
The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (which corresponds to 7:00 PM local time in Italy). The Closing Ceremony marks the official conclusion of the Olympic Games and includes celebrations of the athletes, medal presentations in various sports, cultural performances, and the symbolic passing of the torch to the next host city of the Olympics.
American viewers will be able to watch the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games live on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. NBCUniversal will also offer replays, highlights, and on-demand access on its platforms
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