The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to take center stage in Milan and Cortina from February 6 to February 22, promising an exhilarating lineup of sports and competitions. As excitement builds, fans can look forward to thrilling events including ice hockey, curling, skiing, and bobsledding.
NBC has unveiled an impressive team of 84 commentators to bring the games to life, featuring a mix of seasoned broadcasters, Olympians, and Paralympians. Leading the coverage will be hosts Mike Tirico, Maria Taylor, and Rebecca Lowe, among others. The opening ceremony will see contributions from Savannah Guthrie, Shaun White, and Terry Gannon, ensuring a memorable kick-off to the Games.
In addition to the prominent hosts, the lineup includes specialized commentators for various sports. From figure skating with a team featuring Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, to ski jumping with Paul Burmeister and Naoko Funayama, audiences can expect expert insights across every event.
For fans of curling, the Peacock team will showcase talents such as Jason Knapp and Kevin Martin, while the bobsled, luge, and skeleton events will have commentators like Leigh Diffey and Erin Hamlin Hodge on duty.
The enthusiasm around the Winter Olympics is palpable, with the impressive roster of commentators set to enhance the viewing experience and provide in-depth coverage of the thrilling competitions that await. As the Games approach, the anticipation of witnessing athletes compete on this grand stage is sure to inspire and unify audiences globally.