Mary Carillo, who will be working her overall 17 th Olympic Games and 14 th with NBCUniversal, and NBC Sports critically acclaimed commentator Terry Gannon will co-host the event, with three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White joining the broadcast booth during the Parade of Athletes. For more details on tonight’s broadcast, click here.

The U.S. and Canada are the only countries to ever capture Olympic hockey gold, and the two hockey powerhouses have met in each of the last four Olympic finals. Canada took the most recent championship showdown, beating Team USA 3-2 in the 2022 Beijing final.

While the 2026 Winter Olympics started Wednesday, the Opening Ceremony took place Friday in Italy. The U.S. flag bearers were speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca. Jackson, 33, is a three-time Olympian and the reigning Olympic gold medalist in the 500 meters.

Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.

American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.

These 16 athletes will be showing off their skills and athleticism on the ice in hopes of landing a place on the podium at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Here’s how Winter Olympic uniforms and gear have evolved and which fashion items need an update for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Here's what to know about the U.S. women's hockey team roster and schedule for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.