How Long Is the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony?

After weeks of breathtaking competition and mind-boggling athleticism, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are officially coming to an end at the Closing Ceremony in Verona, Italy. Following the final events of the 2026 Winter Games, the Olympics Closing Ceremony will air live on Sunday, February 22, at 2:30 p.m.

ET. The official ticket website notes that the ceremony is expected to run approximately two and a half hours. The 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony takes place at Arena di Verona. Hosted within the stunning Arena di Verona, a historic World Heritage Site, the ancient venue will transform for the grande finale, now officially renamed the Verona Olympic Arena after the venue's many Winter Games renovations.

Spectators will see several performances, speeches, and Olympic highlights themed around "Beauty in Action," a celebration of Italian heritage and the unity of sport.

Italy, Verona

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