The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicked off today with the Milan-Cortina Opening Ceremony. The theme for the start of the Winter Games was “Armonia,” or harmony in English. Nearly 3,000 athletes participated in parades, the passing of the Olympic flame, and lighting of not one but two Olympic cauldrons. Plus, performances from Italian artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, and Ghali.
The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony began at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Missed the live ceremony? Don’t worry, an enhanced primetime encore broadcast will re-air on NBC tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Here’s what else you need to know about watching the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. Looking for how to watch the Winter Games? Yahoo Sports has you covered.
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How to watch the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony rebroadcast:
Date: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
When is the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The Winter Olympics officially began with the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6 (though some events started as early as Feb. 4). The Milan Cortina 2026 Games will run through Feb. 22.
Olympics Opening Ceremony start time:
The Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games will re-air in primetime on NBC tonight at 8 p.m.
2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony channel:
All of the 2026 Winter Olympics, including the Opening Ceremony, will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock.
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Tennis player and sportscaster Mary Carillo filled in for TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie to help host NBC coverage, alongside NBC Sports legend Terry Gannon.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony without cable:
For $10.99 a month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription will let you stream coverage of every event at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Plus, get the entire Peacock library and NBC content on demand, as well as select live sports and events.
For $17 a month, you can upgrade to an ad-free Premium Plus subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
Apple TV also recently launched a bundle with Peacock. You can bundle Apple TV and ad-supported Peacock for $15/month, or go ad-free for $20.
How long was the Olympic Opening Ceremony?
The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony ran about three hours.
Where are the Winter Olympics this year?
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and also the Alpine mountain resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Opening Ceremony will primarily take place inside San Siro Stadium.
Winter Olympics time difference:
This year’s Olympic Games are in Italy, which is 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Meaning that some events will start bright and early for U.S. viewers, and live coverage will likely wrap up around 4 p.m. ET each day. NBC will have primetime replays of the biggest moments each night.
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2026 Winter Olympics TV/streaming schedule:
All times Eastern.
Friday, Feb. 6 – Opening ceremony
Curling (round robin) – 2:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (team event short programs) – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Snowboard slopestyle qualifications – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Speedskating (early distances) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Opening ceremony – 2:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Opening ceremony – 8:00 p.m. (NBC – Primetime)
Saturday, Feb. 7
Alpine skiing (men’s downhill) – 3:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Snowboard slopestyle finals – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Speedskating medals – 7:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
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Figure skating (team free programs) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Hockey (group play begins) – 10:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Sunday, Feb. 8
Alpine skiing (women’s downhill) – 3:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Freestyle skiing moguls finals – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (pairs short program) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Luge (singles runs) – 9:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Hockey (group play) – 12:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Monday, Feb. 9
Biathlon sprint – 5:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Speedskating medals – 7:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (pairs free skate – medals) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Curling (round robin) – 9:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
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Skeleton (heat 1–2) – 11:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Alpine skiing (giant slalom) – 4:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Snowboard halfpipe qualifications – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (men’s short program) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Curling (round robin) – 10:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Nordic combined – 4:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Freestyle skiing aerials finals – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (men’s free skate – medals) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Speedskating medals – 11:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Thursday, Feb. 12
Alpine skiing (slalom) – 4:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
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Snowboard halfpipe finals – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (ice dance rhythm dance) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Curling (medal round qualifiers) – 10:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Friday, Feb. 13
Biathlon pursuit – 5:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (ice dance free dance – medals) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Skeleton finals – 10:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Hockey (quarterfinals) – 12:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Saturday, Feb. 14
Alpine skiing (tea.m. combined) – 4:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Cross-country skiing distance race – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (women’s short program) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
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Speedskating medals – 11:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Sunday, Feb. 15
Snowboard cross finals – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating (women’s free skate – medals) – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Luge relay – 11:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Hockey (semifinals) – 1:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Monday, Feb. 16
Freestyle skiing dual moguls – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Cross-country skiing team sprint – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Curling (medal games) – 10:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Biathlon relay – 5:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Speedskating team pursuit – 7:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Hockey (placement games) – 12:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
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Wednesday, Feb. 18
Alpine skiing (final technical events) – 4:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Freestyle skiing big air – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Curling (gold medal match) – 9:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Thursday, Feb. 19
Cross-country skiing marathon – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Snowboard parallel events – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Hockey (bronze medal games) – 1:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Friday, Feb. 20
Biathlon mass start – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Speedskating final medals – 8:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Figure skating gala – 1:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Saturday, Feb. 21
Men’s hockey gold medal game – 12:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
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Women’s hockey gold medal game – 3:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Men’s hockey gold medal game – 8:00 p.m. (NBC – Primetime)
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Closing Ceremony
Cross-country skiing final event – 6:00 a.m. (Peacock – Live)
Closing Ceremony – 2:00 p.m. (Peacock – Live)
Closing Ceremony – 8:00 p.m. (NBC – Primetime)
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