Overview
- Final run‑throughs are shifting into Milan’s San Siro, with a ‘widespread ceremony’ linking Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno and Predazzo under the theme of “Armonia.”
- Organizers confirm two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously in Milan and Cortina, with performances slated to include Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini.
- The ceremony will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock, with hosts Savannah Guthrie and Terry Gannon joined by three‑time Olympic champion Shaun White and contributions from Mike Tirico.
- Peacock will stream every session of all 116 medal events live, while NBC offers primetime highlights and daily coverage tailored to the U.S. time difference.
- South Korea’s main delegation of 45 athletes and officials departed for Italy on Friday, led by chef de mission Lee Soo‑kyung, with figure skater Cha Jun‑hwan and speed skater Park Ji‑woo set as co‑flag bearers.