In just 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Canadian audiences can look forward to extensive coverage, including 22 hours of daily broadcasts, expert analysis, and on-demand highlights from February 6-22, presented by CBC/Radio-Canada.
Chris Wilson, the general manager of Olympics for CBC/Radio-Canada, expressed the commitment to providing real-time coverage to ensure fans catch every medal-winning moment. Marie-Philippe Bouchard, president, and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, emphasized the pride in Canadian athletes’ achievements, eager to share their success with viewers nationwide.
With over 2,000 hours of live content across various platforms, CBC’s English-language coverage will feature broadcasts from all venues and pivotal medal ceremonies. Audiences can tune in on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. Additionally, the official event schedules, results, athlete profiles, and daily updates will be available on CBC’s website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026.
The upcoming Games will see around 2,900 athletes from 93 countries competing across the expansive Italian Alps, reaching from Milan to the borders of Austria and Switzerland. Viewers can stay connected to the action through the CBC News app’s Olympic section on mobile devices. Exclusive digital series will be accessible on CBC Sports’ social media platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
CBC’s top commentators and expert analysts are poised to deliver high-quality storytelling and comprehensive coverage during the Milan-Cortina Games. The daily programming lineup includes flagship shows like Petro Canada Olympic Winter Games Morning, Bell Olympic Winter Games Daytime, RBC Olympic Winter Games Primetime, and Olympic Winter Games Overnight.
The men’s hockey coverage will feature renowned sportscaster Chris Cuthbert and former NHL player Mike Johnson providing play-by-play and analysis. A diverse team of contributors, including Ariel Helwani, Cabral “Cabbie” Richards, and Phylicia George, will enrich the coverage across all platforms.
Moreover, the launch of the “Brave is Unbeatable” campaign by the Canadian Olympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada will spotlight inspiring stories of Canadian athletes overcoming challenges on their path to Olympic success.
In addition to television broadcasts, Mackenzie Barwell will delve into daily Olympic storylines, Serena Aboud will lead a new TikTok segment, and feature writer Chris Jones will provide unique Olympic narratives from the ground in Italy.