In just 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan-Cortina, Italy, illuminating a spectacular sports extravaganza. Canadian audiences are in for a treat with 22 hours of daily coverage, expert analysis, and on-demand highlights from Feb. 6-22, courtesy of CBC/Radio-Canada.
Chris Wilson, the Olympics general manager for CBC/Radio-Canada, emphasized the commitment to providing real-time action to fans, ensuring they capture every medal moment. Marie-Philippe Bouchard, the president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, expressed pride in Canadian athletes and the anticipation of sharing their accomplishments with viewers nationwide.
With a whopping 2,000 hours of live content spread across various platforms, CBC’s comprehensive English-language coverage is set to showcase broadcasts from all venues and pivotal medal-winning instances.
Audiences can catch the action on CBC and the free streaming service CBC Gem. The official event schedules, results, highlights, athlete profiles, and daily updates will be available on CBC’s website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026, once launched.
A total of 2,900 athletes from 93 countries will partake in the most geographically dispersed Games in Olympic history, stretching from Milan to the Austrian and Swiss borders amid the stunning Italian Alps backdrop.
For those on the go, the CBC News app’s Olympic section will provide live coverage on mobile devices. Additionally, exclusive digital series on CBC Sports’ social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram will engage and inform audiences.
CBC’s top-notch commentators and analysts are primed to deliver top-tier storytelling, insights, and impactful coverage, maintaining the network’s renowned Olympic broadcast standards.
The daily programming for the Milan-Cortina Games on CBC includes:
– Petro Canada Olympic Winter Games Morning hosted by Ron MacLean and Perdita Felicien
– Bell Olympic Winter Games Daytime hosted by Andi Petrillo
– RBC Olympic Winter Games Primetime hosted by Anastasia Bucsis and Craig McMorris
– Olympic Winter Games Overnight
The opening ceremony on Feb. 6 will feature live coverage hosted by Adrienne Arsenault and Devin Heroux on the ground in Milan. A star-studded lineup of commentators and analysts will provide in-depth coverage, ensuring viewers are fully immersed in the Olympic experience.
Furthermore, a promotional campaign titled “Brave is Unbeatable” will launch, highlighting Canada’s prominent athletes and their journey to Olympic success.
As part of additional digital coverage, Mackenzie Barwell, Serena Aboud, and Chris Jones will contribute unique perspectives and insights to enrich the Olympic experience for viewers.
