Get ready for an opening ceremony like no other! 🎉 On February 6, 2026, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will kick off with a Parade of Nations not just in Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium (home to 60,000 fans), but also live in Cortina, Predazzo and Livigno. Talk about spreading the winter vibes! ❄️
Events run from Feb 6–22 across Lombardy, Veneto, Alto Adige and Trentino—so expect some serious road trips if you’re chasing medals. 🚗💨 Thanks to this multi-venue setup, every athlete can join the party close to their competition site. Biathlon pros in Anterselva will hop over to Cortina, and alpine skiers in Bormio will parade in Livigno (just a 45-min drive!).
What’s behind this epic plan? Organizers call it "Harmony," a shout-out to urban energy meeting mountain chill. The Olympic flame will even light up two spots: Milan’s Arco della Pace and Cortina’s Piazza Dibona. 🔥
Each country gets two flagbearers—and they can rock two venues. Italy, as host, goes big with four stars leading the way (2 men, 2 women). 🇮🇹
Marco Balich, the creative director behind 16 Olympic & Paralympic shows, promises a powerful peace message in times of global tension. Plus, there’s a special tribute to fashion icon Giorgio Armani. ✨
So whether you’re streaming from New Delhi, cheering at a café in Bangkok, or catching highlights on your next MRT ride in Singapore, this opening ceremony is set to be an unforgettable, border-blurring spectacle. Ready to hit play? ▶️
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Milan-Cortina Olympic opening ceremony will spread across regions
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