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.

If you’re looking to stream curling, every event will be available on Peacock, with select events and replays airing on USA and CNBC. NBC networks have long been the home of the Winter and Summer Olympics, and will continue to hold the rights in the U.S. until at least 2036.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top curling teams in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

Team USA Curling is heating up the in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Shop gear from Fanatics, DICK'S Sporting Good and more.

The XXV Olympic Winter Games are officially Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 22, with the opening ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6. Some preliminary competition is being held before the opening ceremony. Curling started Wednesday, with U.S. curling beginning Thursday, a news release said.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Thursday with ice hockey, curling, snowboarding and more. Follow along for live updates.

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The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy arrives Friday, but the sports will already be underway. Here's what to know.

Why does curling become so popular at the Olympics? And how does it even work? Time to actually learn about this popular Winter Olympics sport.

The most all-time medals on both the men's and women's side are also from the same country, which happens to be the winningest country in Winter Olympics history. Here's a look at