Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Opening ceremony officially kicks off Milan Games

Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, Feb. 6.

How is Olympic opening ceremony order of countries determined?

Greece, as always, will be the first country introduced in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team heads to Italy in bid they have dubbed ‘Shul Runnings’

A handful of diverse athletes — a pole-vaulter, sprinter, shot-putter, rugby player, and former Olympian in skeleton — will compete as Israel's first bobsled team during this year's Milan Cortina Winter Games,

Minneapolis snowboarder Iris Pflum’s early-morning factory shifts pay off with trip to first Olympics

Minneapolis snowboarder Iris Pflum will make her Olympic debut in Italy during the women’s parallel giant slalom on Feb. 8.

When do the Olympics begin? Times for first event, opening ceremony

While the Opening Ceremony is the official start for the 2026 Winter Olympics, there are events happening before it even takes place.

Shaun White Competed in His First Olympics As a Teen — And Took Home Gold

It may feel like Shaun White always has been and always will be at the top of the snowboarding game, considering he first competed in the Winter Olympics when he was just a teenager. But for the first time since he made his Olympic debut,

Avalanche stars prepare for first Olympics after years of waiting

The Milan Winter Olympics are less than two weeks away, and this duo of Colorado Avalanche stars is already getting prepared to enter the first winter tournament of their careers.