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Sunday, February 22, 2026
Milan Cortina Olympics close with ceremony inside Verona's ancient Roman arena

After weeks of competition, the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will close with a ceremony inside the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater and UNESCO World Heritage site.

"Beauty in Action" is the theme of this year's ceremony, with Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle taking center stage. Italy will hand the Olympic flag to France, which will host the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps.

Follow live updates and watch the closing ceremony on NBC and Peacock.

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