It feels like the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics just began, but here we are more than two weeks after the Opening Ceremony, and the flame is about to be extinguished. Literally. The Olympics Closing Ceremony, which features the ceremonial extinguishing of the Olympic flame, is this Sunday, Feb. 22, and you can watch the entire event live on Peacock and NBC at 2:30 p.m. ET. (A primetime version will also be broadcast on NBC at 9 p.m.).
Here’s a look at everything you need to know to watch the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Closing Ceremony, including who will be there, what channel it’s on, and when to watch. And as we close out the Games, here’s a look at the final medal count, too.
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How to watch the Closing Ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Date: Sunday, Feb. 22
Time: Airs live at 2:30 p.m. ET, primetime re-air at 9 p.m. ET
Location: Verona Arena, Verona, Italy
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, NBC.com, and more
How to watch the Closing Ceremony live for free:
There are a couple ways to watch the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22. You can tune in live at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon, or catch the encore broadcast at 9 p.m. ET that night. Both broadcasts will air on NBC, which is available with DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and more.
More ways to watch the Closing Ceremony in Milan without cable:
You can watch the Closing Ceremony live or on demand on Peacock as well as on NBC.com, NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC app.
For $17 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
Who is performing at the 2026 Olympics Closing Ceremony?
Electronic musician Gabry Ponte is one of the headliners at the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics. Other confirmed performers include Italian actress Benedetta Porcaroli and Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle. Expect to see another parade of athletes, the flag handover to the 2030 Olympic hosts from France, and the ceremonial extinguishing of the Olympic flame.
Where is the 2026 Olympics Closing Ceremony being held?
The 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony will be held at the Verona Arena in Verona, Italy.
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