The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continued on day -1 ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. After opening the games on day -2 as the first event to start competitive play, curling continued with wins for the U.

Fans come from all over the world travel to be part of such a historic tradition and one of the most sought after ticket each Olympics is for the Opening Ceremony. The 2026 Olympics are the 25th, or XXV, Winter Games and are taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

Mariah Carey will headline the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and she's far from the only icon on the lineup. See who else is performing, as well as how to tune in.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top figure skaters in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

Here's how to watch every speed skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a schedule, TV channels and live streams.

From musical performances from Mariah Carey to the Parade of Nations, here's what to expect.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will run from Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 22. Over the course of those two weeks, athletes from 92 countries -- not including Russia or Belarus -- will compete in 16 different sports.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics continued on Thursday with ice hockey, curling, snowboarding and more. See a recap of all the action.

If you want to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics figure skating for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. Figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place from Feb. 6-19 at the Forum di Milano. Here's the full schedule of events:

Athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic games revealed what they're eating for their first meals in Milan—and it may surprise you.