Elmo, Cookie Beast & More ‘Sesame Street’ Pals Headed to Italy for 2026 Olympics (and Cannolis!)

Warm day! Elmo and his buddies are welcoming the world to come and dip into the 2026 Winter Season Olympics in Milan and Cortina in Italy.

As revealed Tuesday (Oct. 28), the furry red beast is bringing Cookie Beast, Grover and more muppet buddies to the Games in February to assist with NBCUniversal’s protection of the biennial occasion. According to a release, the characters will be included in activations throughout Sesame Street‘s socials leading up to and throughout the competitors, along with in NBCU’s social and broadcast protection of the sports.

” Elmo is extremely thrilled to come to Milan– that remains in Italy!” Elmo stated in declaration. “Elmo can’t wait to cheer on all the professional athletes at the Olympics. Elmo’s mommy is knitting him an unique red, white and blue hat. Yeah, child!”.

Cookie Beast included that he’s thrilled for the journey for other factors. “Me been practicing curling with a huge chocolate chippie!” he stated. “Me can’t wait to attempt all the scrumptious Italian deals with. Cannoli, me got me eye on you!”

The addition of Sesame Street in next year’s Games follows the success of Elmo and buddies’ collaboration with NBCU in Paris for the 2024 Summertime Olympics. The gang was included in illustrations revealing their approach of travel to the city for the occasion– by means of hot air balloon– along with areas on TODAY, Gain Access To Hollywood, NBC Nightly News for Children promoting the contest.

The group likewise took part in NBC Sports’ daytime protection of the Summertimes Games, satisfying Group U.S.A. professional athletes and sharing their experiences on the Sesame Street and NBC Olympics socials.

” Sesame Street has actually long given pleasure and finding out for households throughout the nation,” stated Lyndsay Signor, senior VP of sports marketing for Universal Tv Home Entertainment Group, in a declaration. “Bringing Elmo, Cookie Beast and their buddies to the Winter seasons Games in Milan and Cortina after the success in Paris includes a lively and heartfelt touch to our Olympic storytelling.”

” Their universal beauty fits completely with the worldwide spirit of the Olympics,” she included. “And Cookie Beast– we have actually got a fresh batch of biscotti awaiting you!”