The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games are getting closer and one of the most anticipated events will undoubtedly be the Opening Ceremony, a night that promises spectacle, excitement and a world-class production.
In addition, it has already been confirmed that the show will feature international stars such as Mariah Carey and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, which has triggered the interest of fans in the United States and around the world. If you live in the U.S. and are thinking of traveling to Italy, here we explain the most important things you need to know to get your tickets safely and without falling into risky resales.
When is the Opening Ceremony?
The Milano Cortina Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium.
The event will start at 20:00 local time (CET), a key fact for those planning to arrange flights, hotel and transfers in advance.
Where to buy official tickets?
Tickets for the Opening Ceremony must be purchased only on the official ticketing site of Milano Cortina 2026, where the available sessions and direct access to purchase are published.
This is important: the official portal indicates that there are purchase limits per event (e.g. maximum of 4 or 10 tickets depending on the session) and a total cap of 25 tickets per account in all sales phases.
If when you enter you see that you cannot select tickets, it does not always mean “sold out”: they may be temporarily unavailable.
Who will perform at the Opening Ceremony?
In addition to the sporting spectacle and the entry of delegations, the event will feature big names in entertainment:
Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Pierfrancesco Favino and Sabrina Impacciatore.
These stars are part of the confirmed cast for the inauguration at San Siro of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
A night that promises a spectacular show
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The key to enter: download the official app
An essential point for international attendees is that the official Milano Cortina 2026 ticketing app is the only way to access your tickets.
It also allows functions such as:
Rename tickets (change the name)
Transfer tickets to other recipients
Re-release tickets (according to system rules).
This means that even if you buy on the web, the final handling of the ticket is done from the app.
So it is advisable to install it in advance and create your account in time.
Are there still tickets for other competitions?
Yes, the official portal allows you to search for tickets for different sporting events and filter by discipline, venue, date and price range.
This is ideal if you want to put together a complete trip and not just attend the inauguration.
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