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NBC Olympics has announced the hosts for its coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on USA Network and CNBC. The team consists of experienced veterans: Trenni Casey, Lindsay Czarniak, Carolyn Manno, George Savaricas, and Andrew Siciliano, who will also host the “Gold Zone” whip-around show. The Games will be held from February 6-22, 2026, in various locations across northern Italy. Coverage will begin on February 5th with pre-opening events. USA Network and CNBC will provide extensive cable coverage, operating under a new entity, Versant, following a spin-off from Comcast NBCUniversal. Mike Tirico will host primetime coverage on NBC and Peacock, with Maria Taylor hosting the late-night show.

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NBC Olympics Announces Host Lineup for 2026 Winter Games on USA Network and CNBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – November 24, 2025 – NBC Olympics today unveiled its experienced host roster for the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina, Italy, set to take place from February 6-22, 2026. Viewers can catch extensive coverage on USA Network and CNBC, with the Opening Ceremony airing live on NBC and Peacock on February 6th.

Returning to guide audiences through the Games are seasoned Olympic veterans Trenni Casey, Lindsay Czarniak, Carolyn Manno, George Savaricas, and Andrew Siciliano. Siciliano will also reprise his role as host of the popular “Gold Zone” whip-around show, keeping fans up-to-date on all the key events.

“We are excited to have veterans of multiple Olympics returning to serve as hosts to present the most compelling stories, news, and interviews as we take viewers from event to event throughout the Games,” said Rebecca Chatman, Vice President and Coordinating Producer, NBC Olympics Production.

Coverage on USA Network and CNBC kicks off on February 5th with preliminary competitions including women’s hockey, mixed doubles curling, and snowboard big air. CNBC will provide coverage on weekends and weekdays after business day programming concludes.

The Milan Cortina Games will be spread across various venues and regions throughout northern Italy, marking the second time Cortina has hosted the Winter Olympics (previously in 1956) and the fourth time overall that Italy has hosted an Olympic Games.

Notably, beginning in early January 2026, USA Network and CNBC will be owned and operated by Versant, a new global media and technology company spun off from Comcast NBCUniversal.

As previously announced, Mike Tirico will helm NBC Olympics’ primetime coverage on NBC and Peacock, while Maria Taylor will host the late-night show.

NBCUniversal holds the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2036.

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