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Vance Leads US to Italy for 2026 Winter Olympics Opening
18 Jan
Summary
- Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation to Italy.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will have a unique format.
- The Games will feature a multi-venue opening ceremony across Italy.
Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the United States presidential delegation to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The ceremony is scheduled for February 6, marking the official start of the Milan-Cortina Games. He will be joined by prominent figures including Second Lady Usha Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta.
The opening ceremony promises a unique experience for the Winter Games, with the primary event hosted at Milan's San Siro stadium. For the first time, the Parade of Nations will unfold simultaneously across three distinct mountain venues: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno, introducing Olympic athletes across multiple locations.
Competition will extend until February 22, utilizing venues located in Milan and throughout northern Italy. Notably, US President Donald Trump will not be attending the opening ceremony and is not part of the official delegation.
