🎉 Get ready for a spectacular start to the 2026 Winter Olympics this Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony headlined by none other than Mariah Carey! 🎶✨
📺 The festivities kick off at 7 PM GMT at the iconic San Siro stadium, with BBC Two and BBC iPlayer offering free coverage for all UK viewers. Prefer streaming? Catch it in stunning 4K on discovery+ or TNT Sports 2 for a premium experience.
Joining Mariah Carey is Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, promising an unforgettable evening blending international pop with classical music. But that’s not all! Italian stars like Laura Pausini and rapper Ghali will showcase the best of contemporary Italian music, while stars from stage and screen, such as Sabrina Impacciatore and Pierfrancesco Favino, guide us through the evening’s Harmony theme.
🎭 Expect theatrical flair, celebrity surprises, and the grand Parade of Nations, with Team GB marching proudly behind their flagbearers. The night will reach its climax with the unique lighting of the Olympic flame, symbolising both Milan and Cortina, and officially opening the Games.
Don’t miss this unforgettable kickoff to the Winter Olympics, and make sure to tune in for all the action and excitement as it unfolds! 🏅🔥
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