In just 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with a promise of extensive coverage for Canadian viewers. CBC/Radio-Canada plans to provide 22 hours of daily coverage, including expert analysis and on-demand highlights throughout the Feb. 6-22 event. Chris Wilson, the general manager of Olympics for CBC/Radio-Canada, emphasized the commitment to bringing audiences real-time action and ensuring they don’t miss any medal moments.
Marie-Philippe Bouchard, president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, expressed pride in Canadian athletes and eagerness to share their accomplishments with viewers nationwide. The coverage will span over 2,000 hours across various platforms, offering English-language broadcasts from all venues and capturing every medal-winning moment.
Audiences can tune in to CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service for live coverage. Moreover, CBC’s website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026, will provide full event schedules, results, athlete profiles, daily updates, and more. The Winter Games will feature about 2,900 athletes from 93 countries, making it the most geographically diverse Olympics in history, stretching across the Italian Alps from Milan to the Austrian and Swiss borders.
To cater to fans on the go, the CBC News app’s Olympic section will keep mobile users updated. Additionally, CBC Sports will offer exclusive digital series on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Canadian commentators and analysts are geared up to deliver top-notch storytelling and coverage, ensuring viewers receive a world-class experience.
CBC’s daily programming for the Milan-Cortina Games includes various segments hosted by well-known personalities like Ron MacLean, Andi Petrillo, Anastasia Bucsis, Craig McMorris, and others. The lineup offers a mix of live sports, insightful news, and engaging commentary covering a wide range of events throughout the day. 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.
The men’s hockey coverage will feature sportscaster Chris Cuthbert and former NHL player Mike Johnson providing play-by-play and analysis. A diverse range of contributors, including Ariel Helwani, Cabral “Cabbie” Richards, and Phylicia George, will enhance the coverage across all platforms. The Canadian Olympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada will also launch the “Brave is Unbeatable” promotional campaign, highlighting Canada’s top athletes and their journey to success.
In addition to the broadcast coverage, CBC Olympics will feature Mackenzie Barwell, Serena Aboud, and Chris Jones in various digital roles, offering in-depth stories, daily updates, and engaging content to enrich the viewer experience.