The Deseret News is on the ground in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, bringing you the most inspirational stories and images from the Winter Games.

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 6, 2026 – Mike Tirico leads a roster of 84 commentators for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 6-22 across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, NBCUniversal’s digital platforms, and Versant’s CNBC and USA Network.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics, including the daily schedule of events.

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The NBCUniversal coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics begins tonight, Feb. 6 at 8pm EST/PST.

Long-time announcer Mike Tirico proved why he is one of the best in the business. Fresh off another NFL season, Tirico joined the coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina. The NBC announcer had a strong performance

There really is an unspoken language between Olympians…The happiness, the tears they don't need an explanation. Representing peace, love and unity all over the world.” – Tara Lipinski

A Swiss broadcaster has pulled coverage from its website after a commentator called Israeli bobsledder a "self-defined Zionist" and questioned his participation at the 2026 Milan Games.