The upcoming 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina are just 100 days away, and Canadians will have access to comprehensive coverage. CBC/Radio-Canada, known as Canada’s Paralympic Network, revealed plans for extensive coverage with over 120 hours of original broadcast content and an additional 800 hours of live streaming across various platforms.
Audiences can enjoy the coverage in English on CBC and the free streaming service CBC Gem, as well as in French on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV. The Winter Paralympics in Northern Italy, taking place from March 6 to March 15, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the event. The Games will feature around 600 athletes from across the globe competing in 79 events spanning six sports.
The Canadian athletes participating will be announced between November and February. Marie-Philippe Bouchard, the president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, expressed excitement about supporting these athletes and emphasized the network’s commitment to inclusive coverage with features like closed captioning, described video, and ASL.
CBC and CBC Gem will air three daily live shows during the Games, including programs hosted by various Paralympic medallists. The broadcast team will feature special contributors like Paralympians Marissa Papaconstantinou and Nathan Clement. Additionally, a dedicated team of reporters will provide updates throughout the event.
Radio-Canada’s coverage will include various shows hosted by well-known personalities, offering a total of 41.5 hours of television coverage, including the opening and closing ceremonies. Digital coverage will include over 800 hours of live streaming on CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV, featuring hosts, analysts, and athletes sharing insights and commentary.
CBC/Radio-Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 websites will serve as comprehensive resources for event schedules, results, athlete profiles, and more. The network will also engage audiences through exclusive digital series on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Additionally, a promotional campaign highlighting Para athletes’ journeys will be launched in collaboration with the Canadian Olympic Committee.
The commitment to showcasing the Paralympic Games was emphasized by Karen O’Neill, CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, who encouraged Canadians to support and cheer on the athletes in the upcoming Games.