Winter Olympics 2026 closing ceremony time and how to watch on the BBC

The 2026 Winter Olympics concludes on Sunday as the curtain falls on Milano Cortina with a spectacular ceremony at the historic Verona Arena.

After more than two weeks of intense competition across Northern Italy, the Games will wrap up on 22 February.

While five sporting events remain on the final day, the focus will shift in the evening to the official handover and celebration.

How to watch the closing ceremony

Live coverage of the closing ceremony will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK on BBC Two from 19:00 GMT.

Viewers can also stream the spectacle live via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

For subscription holders, TNT Sports 2 offers extended coverage beginning at 18:00 GMT, available to stream on discovery+.

International viewers in the United States can watch via NBC from 14:30 ET, while Canadian fans can tune into CBC from 15:30 AT.

What to expect in Verona

The ceremony takes place at the Verona Arena, a stunning Roman amphitheatre that serves as a dramatic backdrop distinct from the snowy slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Organisers have titled the show ‘Beauty in Action’, promising a celebration of the athletes’ achievements and Italian culture.

Traditional protocols will be observed, including the extinguishing of the Olympic flame and the parade of nations.

The event also features the formal handover of the Olympic flag to the hosts of the 2030 Winter Games, the French Alps.

Final day sporting schedule

Before the festivities begin, the final medals of the Games must be decided on Sunday morning and afternoon.

The action commences at 09:00 GMT with the four-man bobsleigh and the women’s 30km mass start classic in cross-country skiing.

Women’s curling follows shortly after at 10:05 GMT.

The sporting drama concludes with the blue-riband event of the Winter Games, as the men’s ice hockey gold medal game faces off at 13:10 GMT.