The 2026 Olympics have officially begun after Friday’s opening ceremony, a one-of-a-kind event that spanned four venues across the northern section of the country. Milan hosted the main event, with satellite ceremonies unfolding in co-host Cortina d’Ampezzo, as well as in Livigno and in Predazzo. AdvertisementMilanThe main ceremony unfolded at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan of Italy’s Serie A in international football. (Lars Baron / Getty Images)Fireworks go off at the Arco della Pace in Milan after the lighting of the cauldron. In Milan and Cortina, organizers selected Italian Alpine skiing legends to get the final honor of lighting the flame.

Source: International New York Times February 07, 2026 17:24 UTC