Program for February 6 at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Posted on Jan 11, 2026 / Sports
February 6, 2026, is opening day for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, with a packed mix of opening festivities and early competition action. The official Opening Ceremony takes place at San Siro Stadium in Milan and features performances by big music stars including Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini and more in a cultural celebration that kicks off the Games.
Curling gets its official Olympic competition started on this day with mixed doubles round-robin matches, giving fans early sport even as the opening celebrations continue.
Figure skating also begins competition on February 6, including team event short programs for women, rhythm dance in ice dance, and pairs’ short program, offering fans a first look at future medal contenders.
Women’s and men’s ice hockey pool play games kick off too, as national teams begin their bid for Olympic gold and work through the group stage schedule in Milan.
The day blends sporting action and pageantry, with competitive events running alongside the highly anticipated opening celebration.
Even though medals are not scheduled for February 6 itself, many events begin their journey toward podiums in the days ahead, offering early drama and highlights.
All events are spread across the Milan and Cortina cluster venues, showing off both city and alpine backdrops as the Games officially begin.
For spectators, February 6 is a mix of historic ceremonies and real competition — a snapshot of Olympic traditions meeting top global sport.
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