NPR Guide: Stream the Winter Olympics Live
The 2026 Winter Olympics is set to take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. This year’s Games are notable for their spread across numerous venues in northern Italy. A significant number of athletes, including 232 from the United States, will compete in 16 different sports.
Key Details of the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Opening Ceremony: February 6, 2026, at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
- Participants: 232 U.S. athletes among hundreds from various nations.
- Events: 116 medal events over two and a half weeks.
- Broadcasting: Live coverage by NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Opening Ceremony Highlights
The opening ceremony will showcase performances by notable artists such as Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Traditional elements like the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron will be featured. For the first time, a second Olympic cauldron will be lit in Cortina d’Ampezzo, marking a historical moment for the Games.
Comprehensive Viewing Experience
Viewers can catch the opening ceremony starting at 2 p.m. ET on February 6, with a primetime broadcast at 8 p.m. ET. Following the opening festivities, the Games will run for 16 days, with events scheduled throughout this period.
Medal events will be available via NBC, Peacock, and associated platforms. The mobile “Gold Zone” feature will allow viewers to enjoy key moments without changing channels. A complete schedule will be provided, with events listed in local Italian time, six hours ahead of Eastern Time.
Closing Ceremony and Paralympics
The closing ceremony is planned for February 22, beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. It will also air in primetime at 9 p.m. ET, taking place at a historic amphitheater in Verona. Following the Winter Olympics, the Paralympics will commence on March 6, featuring around 600 Para athletes in 79 medal events.
Stay Updated with El-Balad
For ongoing coverage, readers can access El-Balad’s dedicated Winter Olympics section. Updates, news recaps, and analysis will provide insights into the athletes and events shaping the Games. El-Balad will deliver content online and through various multimedia formats, including newsletters and podcasts.
