2026 Olympic Winter Games

The wait is almost over. The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will officially begin on February 6, 2026, and the opening ceremony will mark the start of one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events on the international calendar.

Italy will host this winter edition with a polycentric concept, but the main venue for the opening ceremony will be the San Siro Stadiumin Milan, one of the most emblematic venues in European soccer. The stadium will be transformed to welcome athletes from all over the world with a show that will combine Italian tradition, technological innovation and an artistic display of global stature.

A global ceremony with Mexican presence

Around 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries are expected to participate in these Olympic Winter Games.

The athletes will parade in the ceremony as a symbol of the start of the competition.

Among them will be the Mexican delegation, made up of five athletes, a small but significant representation for winter sports.

For the Hispanic audience living in the United States, the opening ceremony will be especially relevant.

Since the country will also host the 2026 World Cup, and interest in major international sporting events continues to grow.

When and at what time to watch the Opening Ceremony in the U.S.?

The Winter Olympics ceremony is scheduled for February 6, 2026 and these are the adjusted times for the United States:

1:45 p.m. ET (East Coast)
12:45 p.m. CT (Central)
11:45 a.m. MT (Mountain)
10:45 a.m. PT (West Coast)

Where to watch it in the U.S.
In the U.S., streaming of the Olympic Winter Games will be available through platforms with Olympic rights, including:

Free-to-air and pay TV
Digital streaming, with live coverage and replays

These options will make it possible to follow both the ceremony and the complete competitions during the two weeks of the event.