Italy welcomes the world with pageantry to open the Games—here is everything you need to know about the performers, start time, and how to watch on NBC and Peacock.

Spectacular Opening Ceremony from Four Locations Kicks Off Milan Cortina Olympics Led by Peacock, NBCUniversal Delivers Most-Streamed Winter Games Opening Ceremony Ever Friday Night’s The Tonight Show ...

Saturday's cross-platform telecasts turn in the largest audience for the winter games since 2014.

And NBC will likely get big numbers again on Sunday as the network airs both Super Bowl LX and its Olympics coverage.