Fans come from all over the world travel to be part of such a historic tradition and one of the most sought after ticket each Olympics is for the Opening Ceremony. The 2026 Olympics are the 25th, or XXV, Winter Games and are taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Here's everything to know about the full schedule for NBC’s primetime coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, so you can plan your viewing like a pro. The 2026 Winter Olympics will officially kick off with the opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium in Milan on Feb. 6, airing at 8 p.m. ET.

NHL players will be among the top earners in Milan Cortina, but the 2026 Winter Olympics’ biggest money winner comes from the ski slopes, with an estimated $23 million.

Live Coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is Tomorrow, Feb. 6th on NBC and Peacock; Live Coverage Begins at 2 p.m. ET, with Primetime Coverage at 8 p.m. ET/PT

The Deseret News is on the ground in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, bringing you the most inspirational stories and images from the Winter Games.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

Pita Taufatofua, also known as "The Shirtless Tongan," will once again grace us with his presence during the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The two primary cities hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics events are Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, both located in northern Italy. And while Italy has world-class sporting and event venues from north to south, there is no one city of northern Italy that can host the wide variety of winter sporting events included in the Olympics roster.