The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games will officially introduce Olympians from over 90 countries, ranging from the U.S. to Norway to debutants Benin and more. To host a significant amount of people for what will be a memorable occasion requires a venue that can meet expectations.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearly here and will officially kick off with Friday's opening ceremony—though the first competitive events will begin on February 4.

MILAN — Next Friday, the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will kick off the Games at San Siro, Milan's main soccer stadium.

(NEXSTAR) – San Siro Stadium will host the opening ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics this Friday. The event coincides with the historic venue’s 100th anniversary and is expected to be the largest in the stadium’s history.

Classically trained dancers from La Scala’s academy are rehearsing for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.