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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