When Is the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony?

The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is scheduled for Sunday, February 22. Live coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and will be simulcast on Peacock. Because Italy is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time, the festivities will start around 8:30 p.m.

local time. The event will take place at the Verona Olympic Arena, the Roman amphitheatre that dates back to 30 AD. Titled "Beauty in Action," the ceremony is presented as a celebration of 'Italian culture, creativity and the unity of sport, art and beauty.' Organizers describe the program as 'a tapestry of music, art, and storytelling' meant to reveal the 'creativity, ingenuity, and passion' that define the country, while honoring athletic excellence and Italian cultural identity and innovation.

Italy, Verona

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