The 2026 Winter Olympics are ramping up as today, Friday, February 6, features the Opening Ceremony. There are also actual Olympic games on TV on the Friday, February 6, schedule as well.
The Opening Ceremony technically takes place in Milan at 2 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock as a result of the time difference. Most fans in the United States are likely to prefer watching the re-airing of the Opening Ceremony in the traditional primetime window at 8 p.m. on both NBC and Peacock.
Given the time difference throughout the 2026 Olympics, fans will have the option of watching live throughout the morning and day or wait until NBC re-airs the top events in primetime. This can be challenging as there are likely to be plenty of spoilers on social media once events are finished.
Each night, NBC will be airing “Primetime in Milan” which will feature the top Olympic events of the day at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Here’s a look at the upcoming Olympic TV schedule
Olympic TV Schedule: Opening Ceremony Highlights Friday, February 6, Events
Despite the Opening Ceremony being the headliner, there are plenty of other Olympic games throughout the February 6, schedule. Primetime will be dedicated to the re-airing of the Opening Ceremony on NBC.
All times listed below are in Eastern.
| DATE | EVENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
| Feb. 6 | Hockey: USA vs. Czechia | 10:30 a.m. | USA/Peacock |
| Feb. 6 | Figure Skating: Rhythm Dance | 12 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| Feb. 6 | Figure Skating (Team) | 12:30 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| Feb. 6 | Snowboarding Qualifying (Men’s) | 12:30 p.m. | USA/Peacock |
| Feb. 6 | Figure Skating (Team) | 1:05 p.m. | Peacock |
| Feb. 6 | Opening Ceremony | 2 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| Feb. 6 | Opening Ceremony (re-air) | 8 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
Lindsey Vonn Plans to Compete in the 2026 Olympics Despite an ACL Injury
Star skier Lindsey Vonn sustained a ruptured ACL injury weeks before the Olympics started. Despite the injury, Vonn has made it clear that she plans to compete in the games.
“Nothing makes me happier! No one would have believed I would be here… but I made it!!” Vonn said in a February 6, Instagram post. “I’m here, I’m smiling and no matter what, I know how lucky I am. I’m not going to waste this chance 💪🏻 Let’s go get it!!”
Mariah Carey & Andrea Bocelli Headline the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Olympics have technically already started, but the Opening Cermony tends to signify the official beginning of the games. Fans can expect a star-studded affair during the Opening Ceremony with Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli among the notable performers in Milan.
Balich Wonder Studio’s Marco Balich explained what fans can expect from the Opening Ceremony, which will be a nod to Milan’s rich history.
“It’s my tribute to the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci, who was Milanese by adoption,” Balich said of the Opening Ceremony, per Deadline.
“There are also tributes to Bruno Munari and Giorgio Armani, who are also perfect examples of Made in Italy and of a thoroughly Ambrosian spirit that over time has transformed Milan into what is in all respects, a great Milan.”
It is a big week for NBC who is not only broadcasting the 2026 Olympics but Super Bowl 60 as well. The Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, February 8.
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