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How to Stream the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Transport yourself to Italy for the grand spectacle on February 6! 

By Elizabeth Logan
General Views Of Conrtina D'Ampezzo, 2026 Winter Olympic Games Host City

A general view of the Olympic rings in front of the Olympia delle Tofane ski run which will host the Women's Alpine events at next years Winter Olympics on January 19, 2025 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. 

 Photo: Getty Images

This February, you can tune in to the XXV Winter Olympic Games whenever, wherever — starting with the star-studded and symbolic Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6. Featuring iconic performances from beloved artists like Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, you won't want to miss a minute of the official start of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. 

How to Watch

Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on NBC and Peacock.

Your local NBC channel will broadcast the Opening Ceremony live as it unfolds at 2 p.m. ET. But if you don't have access to traditional TV, don't worry — you can easily stream the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony and the rest of the Games with your Peacock subscription.  

While a handful of preliminary events have already taken place, things really get kicked into high gear with the Opening Ceremony at San Siro Stadium in Milan. So read on for everything you need to know to stream all the action at home. 

Where can you stream the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Peacock! Live coverage for the Opening Ceremony begins at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, February 6, with a special primetime presentation re-airing later that evening at 8 p.m. ET. The ceremony is expected to run about three hours. 

Additionally, with your cable log-in, you can stream the Opening Ceremony on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, or the NBC Sports app. 

Beyond the Opening Ceremony, Peacock will stream every event, every medal ceremony, and everything in between for the 2026 Winter Olympics. You can use Peacock to stream the events live, and/or tune in to NBC's coverage as it airs. 

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General Views Of Conrtina D'Ampezzo, 2026 Winter Olympic Games Host City

A general view of the Olympic rings in front of the Olympia delle Tofane ski run which will host the Women's Alpine events at next years Winter Olympics on January 19, 2025 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. 

 Photo: Getty Images

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Stream the 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Peacock!

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games take place February 6-22 in Milan, and you can watch them all on Peacock. Anywhere. Any time.  

Every event in the Games — yes, every one! — is streaming live and on-demand on Peacock.  And with features like Multiview and Rinkside Live, you're not just watching the competition: You're experiencing it.  

Visit the Olympics hub on Peacock to access these features during the Games:  

  • Multiview: Stream multiple live Olympic events on one screen simultaneously. With Discovery Multiview, watch up to four different events at once; with Traditional Multiview, focus on the action within one sport (e.g. curling or hockey).  

  • Rinkside Live: An immersive viewing mode for figure skating and hockey, featuring an interactive, mobile-first view with multiple camera angles and live highlights that give fans complete control over their Olympics experience. 

  • Can't Miss Highlights: Swipe through vertical stories to get quick recaps of the Games, athlete stories, and other big moments, only on the Peacock mobile app. 

  • Gold Zone: "Whip around" coverage of the biggest moments from the Winter Games, delivering live updates on all the happenings from Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. 

  • Prediction Games: Guess outcomes, track results, and more, only on the Peacock mobile app. Test your Olympics knowledge with trivia questions on history, sports, athletes, and interesting facts.  

Got more questions about the 2026 Olympic Winter Games? OLY, NBCUniversal’s AI-powered Olympic guide, has answers. Read more about OLY here.  

Sign up for Peacock now to make sure you're not missing a second of the 2026 Olympics! 

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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony will feature musical performances, dancers, and more

Set at Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium, the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on February 6 will be a star-studded event filled with performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Pierfrancesco Favino, Laura Pausini, and The Paper star Sabrina Impacciatore.

You'll also see several familiar faces as NBC's coverage will be led by NBC Sports commentator Terry Gannon, along with Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Shaun White. “The Olympics have been such a huge part of my life, and to return in this new role — celebrating the athletes, the energy, and the incredible backdrop of Italy — is truly an honor,” White said in a statement. "I know what that moment means when the world is watching, and I can’t wait to help bring that magic to everyone at home.”

The Opening Ceremony will also feature traditional elements such as the parade of athletes, playing of the national anthem, and the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons, as well as hundreds of volunteer performers who've been rehearsing for months. 

Months before the Games, Gannon teased on TODAY that spectators are really in for a treat this year. “I can tell you it’s the biggest Winter Olympics ever, that's what's so exciting," he said. "It's not one, but it takes two cities to host." And it begins with the Opening Ceremony! 

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