Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

The 2026 Winter Olympics were officially opened by the lighting of the Olympic flame on Friday night. The opening ceremony was based at the San Siro in Milan, but it also took place at a few different alpine venues, including Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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In the iconic words of Mariah Carey, it's (almost) time! The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy officially begin on Friday, February 6, and the stakes never have been higher. Nearly with 3,000 athletes competing across 116 events in 16 sports ...

NBC and Peacock to Lead NBCU’s Coverage of the XXV Winter Olympic Games from Northern Italy STAMFORD, Conn. – January 22, 2026 – The biggest Winter Olympics ever will have more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and ...