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Guardian photographers capture Milano Cortina 2026’s sartorial spectacle—from opening ceremony outfits and national parade looks to fans in bold ski suits, hats, and retro styles—showing fashion as a vivid complement to the winter Olympic action.
Green Day will kick off Super Bowl LX with a pre-game opening ceremony that doubles as a nod to the NFL’s 60th anniversary. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on February 8, with NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo carrying the event; streaming via Peacock is the most straightforward option for watching the full game. The pre-game lineup also includes Charlie Puth for the national anthem, Brandi Carlile for “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones performing the Black national anthem, ahead of kickoff.
The article catalogs what the 92 nations wore during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, highlighting standout ensembles and showcasing country-by-country outfits as they paraded in the Parade of Nations, with Finland singled out as a favorite for its stylish display.
Americans at the Milan Winter Olympics face domestic political backlash tied to Trump policies, with jeers at the opening ceremony and athletes, coaches, and fans navigating politics as the Games unfold.
During the Milan-Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, Mariah Carey performed portions of Nel Blu and a later song, with organizers declining to confirm whether she lip-synced. They said some elements are pre-recorded to ensure timing, sound quality, and a seamless broadcast, and Carey was not paid. IOC officials praised the performance and noted positive chemistry with US officials amid later coverage of the event. The article also notes a separate incident of suspected arson affecting rail infrastructure near Bologna, which disrupted travel but did not appear to tarnish Italy’s Olympic image.
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games kicked off with a star-studded red carpet in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, as celebrities like Michelle Yeoh, Donatella Versace, Usher, Marisa Tomei and Stanley Tucci arrived ahead of the opening ceremony; the Games run February 6–22 across multiple venues, with NBC/Peacock providing U.S. coverage.
A Sports Illustrated op-ed pokes fun at the Milan-Cortina 2026 opening, highlighting a string of bizarre moments—from an unverified rumor about cosmetic enhancements affecting ski jumping to Mariah Carey’s high-profile performance, smaller-than-NHL-standard rinks, a Finnish norovirus delay, and Italy’s tongue-in-cheek branding.
Mariah Carey's performance at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony sparked questions about lip-syncing and the use of a teleprompter during the act.
The Cut surveys the 2026 Winter Olympics opening-ceremony uniforms, praising standout looks like Italy’s Armani-suited kit, Team USA’s Ralph Lauren-inspired sweaters with white jackets, and Brazil’s Moncler designs, while noting Haiti’s Stella Jean collaboration and other culturally expressive kits. It highlights the coziest outfits from Norway, Canada, and Ireland, and calls out a few misfires (such as the Czech Republic’s busy patterns) as part of a broader celebration of fashion meeting sport on the Olympic stage.
CBC captured Vice President JD Vance being loudly booed at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony, with announcers noting jeers and some applause as he watched with his wife; the moment underscores ongoing backlash to his criticisms of the press and contrasts with the warmer reception afforded the U.S. team.
At the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Team USA enjoyed a warm welcome led by Erin Jackson, but cameras showing Vice President JD Vance drew jeers and whistles, reflecting broader critiques of U.S. foreign policy; Israel’s delegation also faced boos as the Games unfold across multiple northern Italian venues.
Guardian’s photo gallery captures Milano-Cortina 2026’s opening ceremony, a lavish celebration of Italian culture with Armani fashion tributes, Mariah Carey performing Volare and Nothing Is Impossible, a parade of nations, the Olympic rings rising, pyrotechnics, and the cauldron lighting, with scenes from San Siro in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
CBS News lays out the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games schedule (Feb 4–22) with Italy six hours ahead of EST and nine ahead of PST, detailing daily events across Alpine, cross-country, curling, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, snowboarding and more. It covers the opening ceremony Feb 6 at Milano San Siro and the closing Feb 22 at the Verona Arena, notes that Paralympics run March 6–15, and explains NBC/Peacock live versus taped coverage with local listings to check.
The 2026 Winter Olympics opened with a four-site ceremony across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno, and Predazzo, centering on the theme “Armonia” to unify Italy’s regions. Highlights included Andrea Bocelli lighting one of the cauldrons, performances honoring Italian culture, and athletes entering by the venue closest to their events. Russia-friendly applause and celebrations for Ukraine, the U.S., and Italy punctuated the night, with President Mattarella praising unity and gender balance. Critics described the multi-site format as making the opener feel smaller, more like local parades than a single grand spectacle, and noted some logistical and symbolic quirks (e.g., few flags due to flagbearer rules). Nonetheless, the ceremony aimed to project harmony and connection across the Games.
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened across four host cities with a unifying armonia theme, a high-production ceremony led by Andrea Bocelli, and the largest U.S. delegation in Winter Games history; American athletes were warmly received, but Vice President JD Vance drew boos when shown on screen amid ICE-protests and U.S. policy tensions, while Ukrainian athletes were cheered and Russian/Belarusian competitors entered as neutral athletes to bridge geopolitics.