Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina Live Blog: Day 1
06 Feb 2026
That's a wrap on what has been a memorable day. Stay tuned tomorrow and follow the Games with us.
21:30 UTC
What a stunning opening ceremony. The Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games are well and truly underway!
18:00 UTC
From the Rink to the Spotlight: Skaters as Olympic Flag Bearers. Here's the full list of skaters proudly leading their delegations at Milano Cortina 2026.
16:00 UTC
It promises to be a spectacular opening ceremony. All the information here.
15:00 UTC
Remember the day isn't over yet. Ice Skating action has concluded but we still have the opening ceremony tonight.
All you need to know here. 
14:00 UTC
Team Event Results at the end of opening day here.
Here's a glimpse of some of the most exciting moments from today. 
Kaori Sakamoto's jaw-dropping performance takes her to the top. What a sizzling show to end the program.
Team Event Women Short Program Results here.
13:00 UTC
Last competition of the day is underway in the form of Team Women Skating - Short Program. All eyes on Alysa Liu who will be on the ice soon!
12:30 UTC
Italian pair Sara Conti/Niccolo Macii in the house and the fans are captivated.
Team Event Pair Skating Results here.
10:30 UTC
What a mesmerising start. Madison Chock/Evan Bates enthralled the audience at the Ice Skating Arena.
10:00 UTC
Ice Dance just hits different! Few glimpses from the ongoing Rhythm Dance competition.

09:00 UTC
It begins! You can follow the live results here.
08:00 UTC
Less than an hour to go! Here's the schedule for the day. 
Team Ice Dance - Rhythm Dance - Starting Order
07:00 UTC
The long-awaited day is finally here! Ice Skating competitions at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 kicks off on the day of the Opening Ceremony, at the Milano Ice Skating Arena with the first of three days of the Figure Skating Team Event. Stay tuned as we bring you key updates throughout the day.
Here's what to expect from today's competition: PREVIEW
Check detailed results here.
Team Event Entries List here.








