Olympics opening ceremony live updates: Watch the Games begin in Italy

Show Caption Hide Caption What to know about the Olympic flame ahead of the opening ceremony The Olympic flame is in Milan, Italy, ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. Here's what to know about the cauldron where it'll stay lit throughout the duration of the Games. MILAN — The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina is tonight, marking the official start of these Games. This year's main ceremony is at San Siro Stadium in Milan, a 100-year-old venue and the oldest in Italy. Officials previously announced an inclusive theme featuring a show inside the stadium, but the festivities stretch across the clusters of the Milano Cortina Games, including satellite ceremonies in...