Opening Ceremony
Synonymous with history, glory, and prestige–Giuseppe Meazza Stadium hosts the Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026 will feature blockbuster acts from international artists including five-time Grammy Award-winner Mariah Carey, Golden Globe winner Laura Pausini and famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, to the award-winning actor and producer Pierfrancesco Favino and The White Lotus’ Emmy-nominated star Sabrina Impacciatore.
The Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium kicks off the spectacle of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games by hosting the Opening Ceremony. The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, or San Siro, known as the "Temple of Football," has welcomed legendary figures from the worlds of football and music for decades, and now it will also see the Olympic Flame pass by. As the venue for the world’s most-watched sporting event, the Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium is preparing for a magical night, where thousands of people from across the globe will come together to celebrate the Olympic spirit. For the stadium, marking its 100th anniversary in 2026, this will be a unique and historic moment, adding a new chapter to its legendary story.
