Katie Couric to Co-Host Olympics Opening Ceremony Couric is returning to NBC for the XXIII Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. She will join Mike Tirico on Friday, Feb. 9 to kick off the games. NBC President Jim Bell Couric previously hosted the Opening Ceremony in Sydney, Salt Lake City and Athens. “During my years at NBC, I loved covering the Olympics and showcasing the hard work, dedication and perseverance of athletes from around the world." Katie Couric