Though some events have already gotten underway, the 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony, with coverage on NBC and Peacock beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET (7:40 p.m.

Live coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET on NBCSN and Peacock.

All of the information for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony, including timing, how to watch, Team USA flag bearers and more.

Competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins on Wednesday. The opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games takes place on Friday, but before the Olympic torch is lit, competition in curling and hockey gets underway. The next two weeks will be filled with incredible Olympic moments from the ice to the snow to the slopes.

Offering a front row seat for one of the world’s most popular and longest-running parades, NBC 4 New York will carry exclusive coverage of the 265th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday,

Kornacki and his famous big board will get their own dedicated stream.