when will the opening ceremony be on tv

The Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan‑Cortina is scheduled to air on TV on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Quick Scoop

• Live TV time (U.S.):
  • Starts at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on NBC.

• Primetime replay:
  • An enhanced primetime encore airs at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. PT) , also on NBC.

• Streaming options:
  • You can stream it live and on replay on Peacock and NBC’s Olympic platforms (NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app).

What this means for you

• If you want to watch it live , tune into NBC in the afternoon at 2 p.m. ET.

• If you prefer a more polished, “TV event” feel in the evening, go for the 8 p.m. ET primetime encore on NBC.

• If you miss both, check Peacock or NBC Olympics streaming for replays.

In forum threads and fan discussions, most people are planning to watch the 2 p.m. live broadcast if they care about seeing it in real time, and using the 8 p.m. primetime airing as their “watch party” slot with friends or family.

TL;DR:
The opening ceremony will be on NBC on Feb 6, 2026 , live at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT , with a big primetime replay at 8 p.m. ET and streaming on Peacock.

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