Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics will be taking place in multiple locations, with venues scattered across the Italian Alps and Dolomites.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.

Having completed the naturalization process, Kim Min-seok secured a spot to compete for Hungary at the 2026 Milan–Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics. The fact that he is the only speed skater on the Hungarian team makes his current position even more unusual.

Warner Bros. Discovery has partnered with X to promote its coverage of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.