The order of countries in the Olympics opening ceremony

The parade of delegations is one of the most cherished traditions of the Games.

How is Olympic opening ceremony order of countries determined?

Greece, as always, will be the first country introduced in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

How the Olympics' parade of nations country order works

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

Here's the order for the Parade of Nations at the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Here is the order in which countries will march out for the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

When does the U.S. come out at the Opening Ceremony? What to know about the order

One of the biggest moments at an Olympic Opening Ceremony is what’s known as the Parade of Nations, where athletes from the more than 90 participating countries enter with their flag. But the order ...

Milan Cortina 2026 opening ceremony: Why do the countries enter in a specific order?

The Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics just kicked off an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Opening Ceremony. The main hub ...