2026 Winter Olympics To Soon Kick Off

The venue for this year's Opening Ceremony is Milan's San Siro Stadium.

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Friday.

There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

The venue for this year’s Opening Ceremony is Milan’s San Siro Stadium. The opening is typically the most viewed moment of the games as millions around the world are expected to tune in when it begins at 8pm.

Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers. Competitions will run through Feb. 22.