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The Winter Olympics return this week in Italy, where a six-hour time difference will shape two weeks of early-morning medal events and late-night finishes for U.S. viewers. The big picture: The Milano Cortina Games feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines and eight sports.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially begins today with the opening ceremony and a number of early events. Curling began the action over the past two days and continues this Friday, as does the women’s ice hockey competition that saw Team USA beat Czech Republic yesterday.
Figure skating begins at the 2026 Winter Olympics with the team event, featuring ice dance, pairs and women's singles.
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.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy officially begin on Wednesday.
The Winter Olympics are set to begin this week in Milan, and international politics will again hang over the festivities. Thirteen Russian
Toronto businesses got the go-ahead to sell alcohol earlier than normal during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, after city council passed a motion allowing the extension on Wednesday.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to get underway on Friday. While the first preliminary events began to unfold on Wednesday, Friday's opening ceremony will officially begin the Milano Cortina Games.