The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina have arrived, with some events like curling, hockey and figure skating already underway with preliminary action in northern Italy. The of

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is underway at Milan's San Siro Stadium. Simultaneous ceremonies are taking place in the mountain towns of Cortina, Livigno and Predazzo.

Either way, we're back for the 22nd Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, and it's the first for 12 years held on European time. We start today with the opening ceremony, which will take place from 19:00 BST. And we've got plenty more to held you get in the Winter Olympics mood beforehand...

Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.

Before the opening ceremony begins at the legendary San Siro Stadium in Italy for the Olympic Games, problems have already arisen.

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games is now underway. • Competition has already kicked off: Curling, figure skating, hockey and snowboarding all officially began ahead of the opening ceremony.

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

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is airing today. Here’s what time it starts, how to watch live and what to know about the unique setup of the Parade of Nations.

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Milano-Cortina Games with performances, the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.