The Milan Cortina Games begin on Feb. 6 but fans who can't wait for Olympic action will be able to tune in and watch up to two days early as multiple sports will get started before the cauldron is lit. If you're wondering why some events in the 2026 Winter Olympics are starting ahead of the Opening Ceremony, you're not alone. It turns out that the two weeks between the opening and closing ceremonies just isn't enough time to finish every event.
By the time you wake up on Thursday morning in America you'll be able to watch actual Olympic action streaming on Peacock and then on USA long before the torch enters Milan’s San Siro Stadium on Friday.
