The 2026 Winter Olympics are wrapping up after a thrilling 16 days of competition.
As the event concludes, Milan-Cortina will celebrate the athletes’ incredible performances with a grand showcase titled ‘Beauty in Action.’ This will occur before the Olympic flag is transferred to the Mayor of Nice, France, which is set to host the 2030 Olympic Games with three other French Alpine cities.
The opening ceremonies took place in Milan, and the finale will be at the historic Verona Arena in Verona, Italy.
The Closing Ceremony is set for February 22 at 2:30 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcast live on NBC, featuring renowned commentators Terry Gannon, Johnny Weir, and Tara Lipinski.
Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Time
The ceremony will start at 2:30 PM ET and is expected to last about two and a half hours.
How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony for Free
If you don’t have cable, there are options for live TV streaming. DIRECTV, for instance, offers a five-day free trial, which includes NBC covered in the package. Post-trial, you can access over 90 live channels for a minimum of $49.99 monthly.
Sling TV is a budget-friendly alternative, with plans starting at $19.99 per month, and it includes NBC as part of the package.
2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Performers
Among the performers at the ceremony will be Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle, DJ Gabriel Ponte, electronic group Major Lazer, singer Achille Lauro, and actress Benedetta Porcaroli.
Who Will Represent Team USA at the Closing Ceremony?
Team USA’s flag at the closing ceremony will be carried by gold medalists Hilary Knight and Evan Bates. Knight, serving as the captain of the U.S. women’s ice hockey team, made Olympic history by scoring 15 points overall in her fifth Olympics. She played a crucial role in leading Team USA to gold. Bates, a seasoned ice dancer, contributed to winning gold in team figure skating and silver in individual ice dancing alongside his partner and wife, Madison Chock.
Where is the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Held?
The ceremony is taking place at the Verona Arena in Verona, situated strategically between Milan and the Dolomites, where the skiing competitions occurred. This ancient arena, built around 30 AD, is celebrated for its excellent preservation, thanks in part to restoration efforts starting in the 16th century.
