The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off Friday and fans of the games will be able to tune in throughout the day, thanks to live streaming of the event, and check out all of the action from Milano Cortina.

Mikaela Shiffrin skiing schedule: Times, channels to watch USA star's races live at 2026 Winter Olympics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Widely considered the G.O.A.T. of women's alpine skiing, Mikaela Shiffrin will return to the slopes at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From medals to controversies and the human stories behind the competition, we are tracking it all throughout the Winter Olympics. Competition began on Feb. 4. The opening ceremony is set for Feb. 6 at the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan,

Figure skating begins at the 2026 Winter Olympics with the team event, featuring ice dance, pairs and women's singles.

Live Coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is Tomorrow, Feb. 6th on NBC and Peacock; Live Coverage Begins at 2 p.m. ET, with Primetime Coverage at 8 p.m. ET/PT

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 are set to kick off on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina Games in Italy, but there will be a noticeable absence. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, who hosts TODAY,