Overview
- The opening is planned as a distributed show linking Milan and Cortina, with cauldrons at Milan’s Arco della Pace and Cortina’s Piazza Dibona featuring Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, according to reporting.
- San Siro has been referred to as the San Siro Olympis Stadium for the event and is prepared to host about 75,000 spectators, per the latest coverage.
- The ceremony is scheduled to start at 20:00 and run about 2 hours 40 minutes, with Greece leading the parade of nations and Italy closing, as reported.
- A lineup announced in media reports includes Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Ghali, Sabrina Impacciatore, Pierfrancesco Favino, Matilda De Angelis, Cecilia Bartoli and Lang Lang, with additional appearances described as rumored.
- Authorities tightened security as delegations arrived, with U.S. officials reported to have caused delays at Malpensa and about 52 heads of state expected for IOC and official gatherings, while President Sergio Mattarella visited athletes at the Olympic Village.