In just 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Canadian viewers can look forward to extensive coverage with 22 hours of daily programming provided by CBC/Radio-Canada. The event will run from February 6 to 22, featuring expert analysis and on-demand highlights.
CBC/Radio-Canada’s general manager of Olympics, Chris Wilson, expressed the commitment to delivering all the live action and medal moments in real-time through partnerships with Sportsnet, TSN, and RDS. The president and CEO, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, emphasized the pride in Canadian athletes and the anticipation to share their accomplishments with audiences nationwide.
With over 2,000 hours of live content available on various platforms, CBC’s English-language coverage will include broadcasts from all venues and pivotal medal ceremonies. Viewers can catch the action on CBC and the free streaming service CBC Gem. Additionally, the cbc.ca/milanocortina2026 website will offer complete event schedules, results, athlete profiles, and daily updates.
A total of 2,900 athletes from 93 countries will compete across the vast terrain of the Italian Alps, spanning from Milan to the borders of Austria and Switzerland. Audiences can stay connected via the CBC News app’s Olympic section on mobile devices and enjoy exclusive digital series on CBC Sports’ social media platforms.
CBC’s top commentators and analysts are geared up to provide engaging storytelling and comprehensive coverage throughout the Milan-Cortina Games. The daily programming breakdown includes morning shows hosted by Ron MacLean and Perdita Felicien, daytime coverage with Andi Petrillo, primetime sessions led by Anastasia Bucsis and Craig McMorris, and overnight highlights.
The opening ceremony on February 6 will feature live coverage with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and CBC Olympics reporter Devin Heroux. The coverage will also include women’s hockey hosted by Andi Petrillo and Saroya Tinker, with expert analysis from Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Kenzie Lalonde, Cheryl Pounder, and others. For men’s hockey, the panel will include James Duthie, Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, and other renowned sportscasters.
CBC/Radio-Canada will launch the “Brave is Unbeatable” campaign in collaboration with the Canadian Olympic Committee, highlighting the challenges faced by Canadian athletes on their journey to Olympic success. Additionally, a range of digital content creators and hosts will provide daily insights and coverage of Team Canada’s performance at the Games.