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Photos from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony
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Photos from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony

  • Feb 6, 2026
  • Feb 6, 2026 Updated Feb 10, 2026
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Highlights from Friday's opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Ben Curtis, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Francisco Seco, Associated Press

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Dancers performs during the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

 Ashley Landis, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Artists perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

 Petr David Josek, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Ashley Landis, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Ashley Landis, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Singer Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

 Petr David Josek, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Volunteers perform during the opening ceremony at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Nathan Denette, The Canadian Press via AP

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Artists wearing Italian colors perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Petr David Josek, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Artists perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Stephanie Scarbrough, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Francisco Seco, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Olympic rings are formed during a performance at the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Entertainers perform under the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 David J. Phillip, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Olympic rings begin to form during a performance at the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

 Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Artists perform during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Stephanie Scarbrough, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Benjamin Karl, bottom center, carries Anna Gasser, flag bearer of Austria, as they walk with athletes during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

An artist performs as the Olympic rings come together during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Francisco Seco, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Olympic rings are illuminated during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Francisco Seco, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Japan athletes take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Predazzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

 Matthias Schrader, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Nika Prevc and Domen Prevc, the flag bearers of Slovenia, take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Predazzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Kirsty Wigglesworth, Associated Press

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Team United States enters the stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 David J. Phillip, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Athletes from the United States walk during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Francisco Seco, Associated Press

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Team USA takes a group photo during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Poland athletes walk during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 

 Lee Jin-man, Associated Press

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APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

Italian actor Matilda De Angelis performs during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

 Ben Curtis, Associated Press
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