After several exhilarating finishes, historic milestones and stunning upsets, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will draw the curtain on the 2026 Winter Olympics with an elaborate closing ceremony.
The event will celebrate all athletes from the latest installment of the Winter Games and set the table for the 2030 Winter Olympics, which will take place in the French Alps.
Check out key facts on the 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony below:
When is the closing ceremony?
The closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 22. A prime-time encore presentation will start at 9 p.m. ET.
How can fans watch?
The closing ceremony will air live on NBC and be available to stream on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock.
Where is the closing ceremony?
The closing ceremony will take place inside the Verona Arena, a historic Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy. The venue is about a two-hour drive from Milan and three hours from Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Which U.S. athletes will serve as flag-bearers during the Winter Olympics closing ceremony?
Figure skater Evan Bates and women's ice hockey player Hilary Knight were named flag-bearers for the closing ceremony.
Who will perform during the Winter Olympics closing ceremony?
Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle will be the headlining performer for the closing ceremony.
Other featured acts include:
Achille Lauro
Benedetta Porcaroli
Gabry Ponte
What can viewers expect?
The closing ceremony, titled Beauty in Action, will celebrate "Italian cultural identity and innovation" using "a tapestry of music, art and storytelling," according to the official Olympics website. Per closing ceremony artistic director Alfredo Accatino, the event will also address how climate change puts future Winter Olympic Games in jeopardy.
The event will also feature:
parade of participating athletes walking together in unity
flag handover to 2030 Winter Olympics hosts
delivery of final medals
extinguishment of the Olympic flame
When are the 2030 Winter Olympics?
The next Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to take place Feb. 1-17, 2030, in the French Alps in southeastern France.
How can fans access more Winter Olympics coverage from ESPN?
Fans can check out the ESPN Olympics hub page for the latest news and information.