In 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Canadian viewers can enjoy 22 hours of daily coverage, including expert analysis and on-demand highlights, thanks to CBC/Radio-Canada. Chris Wilson, the general manager of Olympics for CBC/Radio-Canada, emphasized the commitment to providing audiences with real-time action and ensuring fans don’t miss any medal moments.
CBC/Radio-Canada’s president and CEO, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, expressed pride in Canadian athletes’ achievements and the anticipation of sharing these successes with Canadians nationwide. The extensive English-language coverage by CBC will offer over 2,000 hours of live content, showcasing broadcasts from all venues and capturing every medal-winning moment.
Audiences can tune in to watch the Olympics on CBC and the free streaming service, CBC Gem. The CBC’s website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026, will provide event schedules, results, highlights, athlete profiles, daily updates, and more. With 2,900 athletes from 93 countries participating, these Winter Games will be the most geographically spread out in Olympic history, spanning the Italian Alps from Milan to the Austrian and Swiss borders.
For those without access to a TV or computer, the CBC News app’s Olympic section on mobile devices will keep fans updated. Additionally, CBC Sports will engage viewers with exclusive digital series on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
CBC’s top commentators and expert analysts are prepared to deliver captivating storytelling and insightful coverage, maintaining the high standard expected from CBC’s Olympic broadcasts. The daily programming lineup and broadcast teams for the Milan-Cortina Games are as follows:
– 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 be covered live by CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and CBC Olympics reporter Devin Heroux from Milan. Various panels and commentators, including James Duthie, Kevin Bieksa, Chris Cuthbert, and Mike Johnson, will provide play-by-play, analysis, and insights to enhance the viewing experience.
Wednesday will see the launch of the “Brave is Unbeatable” campaign by the Canadian Olympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada, highlighting the journey of Canada’s top athletes. Additional digital coverage will feature hosts like Mackenzie Barwell, Serena Aboud, and feature writer Chris Jones, delivering unique insights and stories from the Winter Games in Italy.
