Two veterans of Estonia's Olympic team are to carry the national flag at the Winter Games opening in Milan-Cortina, Italy, on Friday.

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

From medals to mascots, schedules to slopes—here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

When Estonia’s Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill stepped onto the ice for the first round-robin session of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, they made history as the first Estonian curlers ever to appear at an Olympic Games.

While the opening ceremony isn't until Friday, the first event of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics takes place today.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where the curling events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

Here is an updated look at the Olympic mixed doubles curling standings at the 2026 Winter Games.

Italy came from behind to erase a late Norway lead and claim a 6-5 win in Session 3 of curling mixed doubles round robin action today in Milan Cortina. This was a rematch of the 2022 Winter Olympics gold medal match.