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Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.
Commentators Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon hosted the NBC broadcast of the ceremony, which features a traditional performance by the host country of every Olympic Games. See the artists who used music to unite the viewers across the world before athletes compete across sports from skiing to ice hockey, vying for gold.
The performance in Milan looked squarely at the past, both in substance and in style.
The 2026 Winter Olympics were under way in Milan, Italy, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance looking on. Team USA is expected to come out into San Siro soon.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
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What time does Winter Olympics opening ceremony start today? Schedule, where to watch live, stream
The opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics promises to make history before the first medal is even awarded. Here's how and when to watch it.
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Olympics opening ceremony in Milan was lacking snow, but tiny winter wonderland was on its sidelines
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday dazzled with highlights like a Leonardo da Vinci-inspired cauldron and Mariah Carey singing in Italian
In the last Olympics, the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, the U.S. went second-to-last as athletes paraded down the Seine River. The logic there was similar: Los Angeles is hosting the next summer Olympics in 2028.
Shop Ralph Lauren's 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics collection with Team USA uniforms and village wear.
The 2026 Winter Olympics committee has announced news about the closing ceremony, which is set for Sunday, Feb. 22.