The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is finally here. DW has the latest on the official opening to the 25th edition of the Games live in Milan.

MILAN (AP) — The Winter Olympics are a land of snow and frozen water — no “ice,” though, at least not at the hospitality house being hosted by U.S. sports teams in Milan for the Games. The Ice House has been officially renamed the Winter House,

The 2026 Winter Olympics will also mark a historic milestone for Mexican sports with Sarah Schleper and Lasse Gaxiola competing as the first mother-son duo in Olympic history. Their participation will shine a spotlight on Mexican talent in alpine skiing. Here are their event details:

Martha Stewart is building excitement as the iconic lifestyle guru teases fans about her appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, she won’t be going on a solo adventure but will be joined by Snoop Dogg, creating yet another unforgettable dynamic as special correspondents for the highly anticipated Games.

Ongoing snowfall forced Milan Cortina Games organizers to cancel the opening women's downhill training session scheduled for Thursday.

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, gear up with Streaker Sports, which has an exclusive collection featuring USA Hockey, Peanuts and more.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are fast approaching, and Milan is buzzing as it prepares to host one of the most ambitious Games yet, spread across eight locations throughout Northern Italy with Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo as the main hubs.