See games begin at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

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See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes are on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

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2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony live updates: Parade of athletes rolls along at Milan Cortina Games
Opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics is underway

This speedy animal with a special winter coat is the Winter Olympic mascot

A pair of stoats named Tina and Milo are the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The WIRED Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Ice hockey, curling, influencers—the 2026 Winter Olympics promise to be the most talked about Games in recent memory. WIRED has all the news you need coming out of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

How many US athletes are at the Winter Olympics in Italy?

Team USA debuted its largest-ever roster at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. See the full roster breakdown here. (AP photo)

USC’s Olympic history as Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games begin

While most of the Trojans’ Olympians have competed in the summer, there have been some Winter Olympians from USC, too

Mariah Carey Wears $15 Million Diamond Necklace at the Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony

The singer is among a bevy of international stars appearing in the opening ceremony.

Olympic Games, Lindsey Vonn

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Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics
For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

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U.S. Skier Lindsey Vonn Shares Setback Before Winter Olympics Training Run
When does Lindsey Vonn compete? See her Milan Cortina Olympics schedule

The 2026 Winter Olympics has one athlete from Indiana. See dates, times he competes

Find out when you can watch an Indiana athlete compete in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Meet Scott Hamilton, notable Winter Olympic athletes with Tennessee ties

Figure skater Scott Hamilton, a Franklin resident, won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Other athletes with Tennessee connections include figure skater Janet Lynn and bobsledder Hakeem Abdul-Saboor. Nashville Predators players Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi and Juuse Saros are competing for their respective nations.

2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Opening ceremony underway in Milan

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Get the latest news, results, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.