Winter Olympics 2026 schedule: dates, times and key events to watch

Officially, the 2026 Winter Olympics start on Friday evening at the opening ceremony. In practice, competition begins on Wednesday, February 4 when the curling gets under way.

When do 2026 Winter Olympics start? Opening ceremony, schedule, TV

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy arrives Friday, but the sports will already be underway. Here's what to know.
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How to watch speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics | Full schedule, start times

Some of the fastest athletes in the world are set to hit the ice in Italy, as speed skating is ready to jump back into the limelight during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.

NBC Scrambling to Replace Savannah Guthrie at 2026 Winter Olympics Amid Her Mom’s Disappearance

NBC is allegedly scrambling to find a replacement for Savannah Guthrie at the 2026 Winter Olympics amid the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. “No one knows what to do,” a source told Rob Shuter in a post shared on his Naughty But Nice substack on Tuesday.

Savannah Guthrie pulls out of hosting 2026 Winter Olympics coverage amid ongoing search for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie is pulling out of hosting NBC's 2026 Winter Olympics coverage, as the search for her missing 84-year-old mother continues.

Tate McRae Prepares for ‘Legendary February’ From Snowy Italian Alps Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics & Super Bowl LX: Watch Her Promo

The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics is set for Friday in Milan and the Super Bowl is Sunday, both on NBC.