While the Winter Olympics doesn’t start until Friday (Aug. 6) with the opening ceremony, events have already started with preliminary and qualifying rounds, ahead of the games.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost underway, with spectators preparing to pack into the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, for the iconic inaugural ceremony.

Expect to see nearly 3,000 athletes participate in parades, the passing of the Olympic flame and lighting of the Olympic cauldron, and performances from Italian artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Laur...