What channel is the Olympics closing ceremony on? Time, TV schedule to watch 2026 Winter Games finale

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For the past several weeks, the world has been captivated by the Winter Games in Milan, but it's officially time to wrap up the global competition with the Olympic closing ceremony Sunday.

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From personal stories and team collaborations to historic triumphs and devastating heartbreaks, the 2026 Winter Olympics have truly seen it all. The only way to celebrate such a phenomenon is with a momentous closing ceremony.

This must-watch event will bring together all the countries and athletes in one final procession, with performances, speeches and camaraderie on deck for the ceremony, slated to run two and a half hours.

Be sure to tune in for this historic finale.

Here's everything you need to know about the Olympics closing ceremony, including TV channel and streaming options for the conclusion of the Winter Games.

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What channel is the Olympics closing ceremony on?

TV channel: NBC

Live stream: Peacock, DIRECTV

Fans can watch the 2026 Olympics closing ceremony broadcast with commentary from Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir live on NBC, or, cord-cutters can stream the action on Peacock.

The NBC-owned streaming service's sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf and more.

Fans can also watch the ceremony on DIRECTV Stream, which carries NBC and hundreds of other networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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What time is the Olympics closing ceremony?

Date: Sunday, Feb. 22

Time: 2:30 p.m. ET

The 2026 Olympics closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET. The event is expected to run two and a half hours.

Who are Team USA's flag bearers at the closing ceremony?

Gold medalists Hilary Knight (hockey) and Evan Bates (figure skating) will be the United States flag bearers at the closing ceremony.

Both five-time Olympians, they were selected for the honor in a vote of Team USA athletes. It's the first time the U.S. will have two flag bearers at a Winter Olympics closing ceremony.

Where is Winter Olympics closing ceremony?

Venue: Arena di Verona

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The closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held at Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy. The venue is steeped in Italian history, as it is a Roman amphitheater from 30 AD.

Who is performing at Winter Olympics closing ceremony?

The closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will feature an incredible lineup of performers. International ballet icon Roberto Bolle, Italian DJ Gabry Ponte and singer Achille Lauro are some of the performers expected to appear on the Olympic stage.

What is the theme of Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

The theme for the closing ceremony is "Beauty in Action"

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The theme is designed to provide viewers a celebration of "Italian culture, creativity and the unity of sport, art and beauty". It is also said to be curated as a reflection of the connection between Italian mountains and cities.

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