2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony: TV Guide, Performers, Theme

The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to a close with a spectacular ceremony at the historic Verona Arena in Verona, Italy. This marks the end of an exhilarating event that has seen dreams come true, disappointments turn into motivation, and new goals set for the future.

If you’re looking to catch the closing ceremony, here’s how you can tune in:
– Venue: Verona Arena, Verona, Italy
– Time: 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday
– TV: NBC
– Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com

The celebration, titled “Beauty in Action,” will feature performances by Italian ballet star Roberto Bolle, DJ Gabry Ponte, singer Achille Lauro, and actress Benedetta Porcaroli. The ceremony will also include the traditional handover of the Olympic flag to the host region of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

For those unable to watch live, NBC will air an encore presentation at 9 p.m. ET. The broadcast will be hosted by Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir, with contributions from Mike Tirico, Andrea Joyce, and Lewis Johnson.

During the ceremony, keep an eye out for flag bearers Hilary Knight and Evan Bates, both of whom have had impressive performances at these Games. Knight, the face of women’s hockey, secured her second gold and became the United States’ all-time leading goal scorer in Olympic history. Bates, on the other hand, will take home two medals and is the first figure skater since Scott Hamilton in 1980 to be a flag bearer for the U.S.

As we bid farewell to the 2026 Winter Olympics, let’s cherish the memories created and look forward to the future of winter sports. Enjoy the closing ceremony!