Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026 LIVE Closing Ceremony Updates: A Night Of Beauty In Verona Awaits

Well right now there's a thorough stage act going on, showcasing Italy's opera and theatre culture. The gigantic set is looking absolutely stunning.

Tonight’s "Beauty" ceremony at the Verona Arena follows a tight two-hour schedule. It kicks off with the Parade of Athletes, followed by the final medal presentation for the women's 50km cross-country. We’ll then see the Antwerp Ceremony flag handover to France, cultural performances by Roberto Bolle and Achille Lauro, and the simultaneous extinguishing of the twin cauldrons.

We are underway for the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics 2026 and it starts with a long montage of all the moments that unfolded across the two weeks.

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For the first time since 1980, Team USA won the Olympic men's ice hockey gold. In a heart-stopping final, Jack Hughes scored the golden goal just 1:41 into overtime to defeat Canada 2-1. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was the hero of regulation, making 41 saves to secure the historic victory.

Johannes Hosflot Klaebo has owned the Milan Cortina Games. But the internet has a new challenger: Nazgul, the lightning-fast Czechoslovakian wolfdog. Human endurance meets canine instinct in a fantasy face-off that’s pure viral gold. Would Klaebo’s flawless glide outpace four paws on fresh snow? Probably. But in the world of memes, anything can happen.

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Welcome to our live coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 closing ceremony. Tonight, the historic Verona Arena hosts a breathtaking Beauty themed finale. We celebrate Norway’s third straight victory at the top of the medal table (18 golds) and a record-breaking 12-gold performance from Team USA.