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.

When Team USA walks out for the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening in Milan, they'll be led by flag bearers Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca. Jackson won gold in speedskating at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, while Del Duca will be the first bobsledder to carry the American flag at the Opening Ceremony in 70 years.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially started with a spectacular display in Italy.

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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.

By Aimee Ortiz Victor Mather and Alex Marshall To borrow Mariah Carey’s holiday catchphrase — it’s tiiime! The powerhouse vocalist is performing in Italian at the Milan opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium for the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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

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

The official kickoff of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the opening ceremony, will take place Friday, Feb. 6, at Milan's San Siro Stadium.