Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Games as the 2026 Winter Olympics get underway. Opening ceremonies kick off on Friday.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games will officially introduce Olympians from over 90 countries, ranging from the U.S. to Norway to debutants Benin and more. To host a significant amount of people for what will be a memorable occasion requires a venue that can meet expectations.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearly here and will officially kick off with Friday's opening ceremony—though the first competitive events will begin on February 4.

Whether in London or Paris, Sochi or Beijing, the Olympics opening ceremonies are always astonishing. Look back at some of the best moments ahead of Friday's kickoff in Milan

McAvoy, who played for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February, has come to close to participating in the Olympics before. He nearly got to play at the 2022 Beijing Olympics before the NHL decided not to participate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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