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Benvenuti a Milano! The 2026 Winter Olympics Kick Off

Posted by Claudia Moser on 6:25 PM

​The wait is finally over. Tonight, Friday, February 6, 2026, the world turns its eyes to Northern Italy as the XXV Olympic Winter Games officially begin. While the snow-capped peaks of Cortina d'Ampezzo are ready for action, the heart of the celebration beats tonight in the fashion and design capital: Milan.

For the first time in history, we aren't just looking at one city; we are witnessing a "distributed" Games that bridges the urban energy of Milan with the rugged beauty of the Dolomites.


The Grand Opening at San Siro

At 8:00 PM CET, the iconic San Siro Stadium (traditionally the cathedral of Italian football) transforms into a stage of "Armonia" (Harmony). This year’s theme celebrates the convergence of man and nature, and the city and the mountain.


What to expect tonight:

• The Stars: A star-studded musical lineup featuring Mariah Carey, the legendary Andrea Bocelli, and Italy’s own Laura Pausini.

• Historic "Firsts": In a world-first, two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously—one in Milan’s Arco della Pace and another in Cortina’s Piazza Dibona.

• The Parade: Over 2,900 athletes from 91 nations will march, with host nation Italy led by flagbearers Federica Brignone (Alpine Skiing) and Amos Mosaner (Curling).


The Games at a Glance

Though the party starts tonight, the competition is already heating up. Curling and Luge actually got a head start on February 4th, but the hunt for gold begins in earnest tomorrow.


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