The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is Friday, along with mixed doubles curling, figure skating and training for Alpine skiing, luge and ski jumping.

In today’s newsletter: What to expect at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as the Games officially get going.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are officially underway, running from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22, and many of the Olympians have strong ties to Michigan. The state’s cold and snow create perfect conditions for skiing, snowboarding, hockey, ice skating, and more -- making Michigan a prime breeding ground for winter athletes.

Everything you need to know on how to tune into one of the most popular sports on ice.

The Winter Olympics (the Milano Cortina 2026) begin this week in Milan, Italy, with the competition running through Feb. 22. The Opening Ceremony takes place Friday afternoon, but figure skating events will begin early that morning.

Jonathan Gustafson talks about discovering his love for luge at 11 as he prepares to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

It’s Friday, Philly. The Arctic chill returns this weekend, along with the possibility of a dash of snow and 50 mph gusts. We might not see 20 degrees in the region until Monday. The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially kick off today.

The Winter Olympics (the Milano Cortina 2026) begin this week in Milan, Italy, with the competition running through Feb. 22. The Opening Ceremony takes place Friday afternoon, but speed skating events will begin that morning.