Time for the Games!

Well that was fun, wasn’t it?

I never really know what to expect when it comes to opening ceremonies, because they can be a bit wild. But, ultimately, it’s about showing off culture to the world, and I think Italy did a good job of that.

Drop in some performances and famous faces, and I’d say that was pretty successful.

We’ll have all the latest news from and coverage of the Games until February 22, which is when they come to a close.

epa12711060 Team Great Britain parades during the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park in  Valtelina, Italy, 06 February 2026.  EPA/DAN HIMBRECHTS NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUTMILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 06: A general view as performers represent the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium on February 06, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Singer Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Claudia Greco     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY