For the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is airing on NBC in the United States.

Quick Scoop: What channel are the opening ceremonies on?

  • In the U.S., the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is broadcast on the NBC television network.
  • You can also stream it live and on replay on Peacock and NBC’s official Olympic platforms (NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app).
  • Live coverage starts at about 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, with a primetime replay later that night on NBC and Peacock.

If you’re outside the U.S., the channel will depend on your country’s Olympic rights holder (for example, BBC in the UK or other national broadcasters), so you’d need to check your local listings or your national broadcaster’s website.

TL;DR: For most viewers in the U.S. asking “what channel are the opening ceremonies on,” the answer is simply: NBC (with streaming on Peacock and NBC’s apps/sites).
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