In just 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will commence in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Canadian audiences can anticipate comprehensive coverage with 22 hours of daily programming, expert analysis, and on-demand highlights courtesy of CBC/Radio-Canada.
Chris Wilson, the general manager of Olympics for CBC/Radio-Canada, expressed the commitment to deliver live action, ensuring fans witness every medal moment as it happens. Likewise, CBC/Radio-Canada’s president and CEO, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, looks forward to showcasing Canadian athletes’ accomplishments nationwide.
With over 2,000 hours of live content spread across various platforms, CBC’s English-language coverage promises to capture every event and medal-winning instance. Audiences can tune in on CBC and the free streaming service CBC Gem. Additionally, CBC’s website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026, will provide event schedules, results, athlete profiles, and daily updates.
The upcoming Games will host around 2,900 athletes from 93 countries, making it the most geographically dispersed Olympics in history, spanning across the Italian Alps from Milan to the Austrian and Swiss borders.
For those on the go, the CBC News app offers Olympic coverage on mobile devices. Moreover, CBC Sports will engage audiences with an exclusive digital series on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
CBC’s top commentators and analysts are poised to deliver exceptional storytelling and insightful coverage during the Milan-Cortina Games. The daily programming lineup includes morning, daytime, primetime, and overnight shows, each hosted by seasoned broadcasters and analysts offering unique perspectives on the events.
Furthermore, a special “Brave is Unbeatable” promotional campaign, in collaboration with the Canadian Olympic Committee, will launch on Wednesday, showcasing Canadian athletes’ journeys to the medal podium.
In addition to TV coverage, CBC will provide extensive digital content, including daily Olympic storylines, TikTok segments, feature articles, and unique Olympic narratives from on-site reporter Chris Jones.
