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2026 Winter Olympics: Stars, Sports, & Dates Revealed!
2 Feb
Summary
- Opening ceremony on February 6 at Milan's San Siro Stadium.
- Major stars like Mariah Carey will perform at the opening.
- First competitions begin February 4, before the official ceremony.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will officially launch with a spectacular opening ceremony on Friday, February 6, at Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium. This grand event will incorporate modern and inclusive elements, with connected side events across Olympic regions.
Global music and film stars, including Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini, and Andrea Bocelli, are slated to perform, with actress Sabrina Impacciatore also set to appear. The ceremony will culminate in the lighting of the Olympic flame and the traditional parade of nations.
Although the opening ceremony is scheduled for February 6, preliminary competitions will commence on Wednesday, February 4. Sports such as curling, luge, snowboarding, and Alpine skiing will start before the official inauguration.
The first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games will be awarded on Saturday, February 7, following the men's downhill race in Bormio. Numerous other medal events, including speed skating and snowboarding, are also scheduled for that day.
