The 2026 Winter Olympics officially run from 6 February to 22 February 2026, with some events starting early on 4 February 2026.

Key dates at a glance

  • Official start (Opening Ceremony): 6 February 2026.
  • First competitions: 4 February 2026 (early events such as curling begin before the ceremony).
  • Closing Ceremony / final day of competition: 22 February 2026.

So if you’re wondering “when do the Winter Olympics start in 2026,” the official answer is 6 February 2026, but if you want to catch the very first events, you’ll want to tune in from 4 February.

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