Overview
- An unprecedented four‑site opening centered at San Siro featured dual cauldrons in Milan and Cortina in a nod to the Games’ two hosts.
- NBC aired the ceremony live for U.S. viewers, scheduled a primetime replay, and streamed coverage on Peacock.
- Taylor Swift appeared via pre‑recorded video on NBC to thank Olympians and wish them luck, wearing a Team USA Ralph Lauren Polo Bear top.
- Swift’s message coincided with the release of her Opalite music video earlier in the day.
- Mariah Carey performed Volare in Italian followed by Nothing Is Impossible, drawing online praise as well as unconfirmed lip‑sync accusations.