Feb 22, 2026
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When is the closing ceremony of the Olympics?Get details on how to watch, including start time, performers and streaming location.
After weeks of intense competition, victories and warm moments, the 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to an end.
Team USA won several gold medals, including in figure skating, ice hockey and alpine skiing.
Hilary Knight and Evan Bates were announced as Team USA's flag bearers at the closing ceremony.
The closing ceremony of the 2026 Olympics will be held at Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater built nearly 2,000 years ago in 30 AD.
According to the Associated Press, which quoted Maria Laura Iascone, head of the event's organizing committee, the closing ceremony will be smaller than the opening ceremony.
About 12,000 people will sit in the stadium's seats, as opposed to the 60,000 people who attended the opening ceremony.
How can I watch the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The closing ceremony will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock and NBC Olympics.com.
What time is the closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The closing ceremonies begin at 2:30 PM ET and 11:30 AM PT on Sunday, February 22.
Who will participate in the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The ceremony will include a parade of athletes, switching off the Olympic torch and more.
Many famous Italian musicians will perform at the festival, including ballet dancer Roberto Boll, singer Achille Loro and DJ Gabriel Ponti.
Who are the American flag bearers?
Hilary Knight and Evan Bates were chosen as Team USA's flag bearers at the closing ceremony.
Flag bearers are chosen through a vote where all Team USA members can vote on who they want to see as flag bearers.
Knight found out he was selected while still on his ice hockey team and scored a big goal in the game against Canada, where Team USA won gold.During the first week of the Winter Games, Knight became engaged to speed skater Brittany Bowe.
Fellow skater Madison Chock and his wife Bates shared the news that he would be a flag bearer, with the rest of the Olympic figure skating team standing by.
