2026 Olympics: How to watch the Winter Games Closing Ceremony today

Source: Engadget

Closing Ceremony Overview

The 2026 Winter Olympics conclude this weekend with a Closing Ceremony themed “Beauty in Action.”
Artistic director Alfredo Accatino says the show will “begin with lots of colors and end with a party,” featuring performances by musician/DJ Gabry Ponte, actress Benedetta Porcaroli, and ballet dancer Roberto Bolle.

Image credit: The Closing Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games is this Sunday. (Li Jing/Xinhua via Getty Images)

How to Watch the Closing Ceremony

• Date: Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
• Live broadcast time: 2:30 PM ET (afternoon)
• Encore broadcast time: 9:00 PM ET/PT (primetime)
• Location: Verona Arena, Verona, Italy
• TV channel: NBC
• Streaming platforms:
  • Peacock (live & on‑demand)
  • NBC.com, NBCOlympics.com, NBC app
  • DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and other NBC affiliates for the encore

Live broadcast (2:30 PM ET)

• Tune in on NBC (over‑the‑air or via cable/satellite).
• Stream live on Peacock (free with a basic account).

Encore broadcast (9:00 PM ET/PT)

• Re‑air on NBC; also available through DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and other NBC partner services.

Additional free options

• Watch live or on‑demand via Peacock.
• Access the stream on NBC.com, NBCOlympics.com, or the NBC app without a cable subscription.

Performers

• Gabry Ponte – Italian musician and DJ, headlining act.
• Benedetta Porcaroli – Italian actress, featured performer.
• Roberto Bolle – Italian ballet dancer, also performing.

The ceremony will also include the traditional athlete parade, the handover of the Olympic flag to the 2030 host nation (France), and the ceremonial extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

Venue

The Closing Ceremony takes place at the historic Verona Arena in Verona, Italy.