Mariah Carey took center stage to help kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony at 100-year-old San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

Flagbearer Frankie del Duca of Team USA enters the athlete parade with his team during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Piazza Dibona on Feb. 6, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Frank Del Duca brings his Italian pride and hard-earned grit to Team USA’s top bobsled. On Monday, he competes in Cortina d’Ampezzo in the two-man event with brakeman Josh Williamson.

Team USA entered the opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium on a chilly night in Milan. But unlike the weather, the Americans received a warm welcome.

The 2026 Winter Olympics were under way in Milan, Italy, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance looking on. Team USA is expected to come out into San Siro soon.

Mary Carillo, who will be working her overall 17 th Olympic Games and 14 th with NBCUniversal, and NBC Sports critically acclaimed commentator Terry Gannon will co-host the event, with three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White joining the broadcast booth during the Parade of Athletes. For more details on tonight’s broadcast, click here.

If you're uncertain about the timing of Team USA's introduction at this year's opening ceremony, the Sporting News can help.

Who was voted by their peers for the honor of carrying the flag on Friday?

In the last Olympics, the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, the U.S. went second-to-last as athletes paraded down the Seine River. The logic there was similar: Los Angeles is hosting the next summer Olympics in 2028.

The answer is more complex than you may think. Learn more about the Parade of Nations that's part of the Olympics Opening Ceremony.