Closing of the 2026 Olympics: Ceremony in Verona and Key Highlights
23 february 2026 в 05:13
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially conclude with a grand Closing Ceremony at the historic Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy. After more than two weeks of unforgettable performances, several athletes showcased iconic moments — including Alice Liu, whose powerful return to the Olympic stage in women’s figure skating became one of the most talked-about topics of the games. Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klæbo made history with his dominant performance in cross-country skiing, while the U.S. team celebrated significant victories in ice sports and freestyle.
As the medal count wraps up and the final gathering of athletes for the Parade of Nations takes place, the ceremony will highlight the greatest victories, emotional farewells, and the official handover of the Olympic torch to the next host of the Winter Games. Here’s everything you need to know about when and how to watch the finale.
The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place today, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the historic Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy. This event marks the official conclusion of the Milano-Cortina Games after more than two weeks of competition.
The ceremony will begin live for viewers in the U.S. at 2:30 PM Eastern Time (11:30 AM Pacific Time), which corresponds to 8:30 PM local time in Italy. The celebration is expected to last approximately two and a half hours. NBC will also air a replay of the ceremony in prime time later in the evening for viewers who missed the live broadcast.
Yes, viewers can watch the Closing Ceremony live on Peacock. The event is also available on NBCOlympics.com and through the NBC Sports app with TV provider authentication. Peacock subscribers can stream the live event and access recordings of the finale
As the medal count wraps up and the final gathering of athletes for the Parade of Nations takes place, the ceremony will highlight the greatest victories, emotional farewells, and the official handover of the Olympic torch to the next host of the Winter Games. Here’s everything you need to know about when and how to watch the finale.
The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place today, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the historic Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy. This event marks the official conclusion of the Milano-Cortina Games after more than two weeks of competition.
The ceremony will begin live for viewers in the U.S. at 2:30 PM Eastern Time (11:30 AM Pacific Time), which corresponds to 8:30 PM local time in Italy. The celebration is expected to last approximately two and a half hours. NBC will also air a replay of the ceremony in prime time later in the evening for viewers who missed the live broadcast.
Yes, viewers can watch the Closing Ceremony live on Peacock. The event is also available on NBCOlympics.com and through the NBC Sports app with TV provider authentication. Peacock subscribers can stream the live event and access recordings of the finale
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