Few things bring the world together quite like the Winter Olympics, where athletic dreams are realized against the backdrop of snowy mountains and glistening ice rinks. This year’s Games are taking place in northern Italy,

It’s been 16 years since the men’s hockey teams from the United States and Canada faced off in an Olympic gold medal game, but it’s barely been a year since Team USA and Canada last met with a title on the line at the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off.

Competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins on Wednesday. The opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games takes place on Friday, but before the Olympic torch is lit, competition in curling and hockey gets underway. The next two weeks will be filled with incredible Olympic moments from the ice to the snow to the slopes.

The 2026 Winter Olympics continue on Wednesday, February 18, with Team USA alpine skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin aiming to top the medal podium in the women's slalom. Entering Wednesday morning's competition,

All of the information for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony, including timing, how to watch, Team USA flag bearers and more.

Here's where to find a live feed to watch figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics online without cable. Plus: how to livestream online for free.

Though some events have already gotten underway, the 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony, with coverage on NBC and Peacock beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET (7:40 p.m.