In a span of 100 days, the 25th Winter Olympics will commence in Milan-Cortina, Italy, illuminating the sports world with its grandeur. Canadian audiences are in for a treat with extensive coverage of 22 hours per day, featuring expert analysis and on-demand highlights from February 6 to 22, courtesy of CBC/Radio-Canada.
Chris Wilson, the general manager of Olympics for CBC/Radio-Canada, expressed the commitment to deliver real-time action to fans alongside official sports media partners like Sportsnet, TSN, and RDS. Marie-Philippe Bouchard, the president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, highlighted the pride in Canadian athletes’ achievements and the anticipation of sharing these triumphs with viewers nationwide.
With over 2,000 hours of live content across various platforms, CBC’s English-language coverage promises to showcase broadcasts from all venues and capture every medal-winning moment. Audiences can tune in via CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service, while CBC’s website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026, will provide detailed event schedules, results, highlights, athlete profiles, and daily updates.
Approximately 2,900 athletes representing 93 countries will participate in the most geographically dispersed Games in Olympic 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, while exclusive digital series on CBC Sports’ social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram will keep fans engaged.
CBC’s lineup of top commentators and expert analysts is geared up to deliver unparalleled storytelling, insights, and comprehensive coverage during the Milan-Cortina Games. The daily programming breakdown includes morning shows hosted by Ron MacLean and Perdita Felicien, daytime coverage led by Andi Petrillo, primetime slots with Anastasia Bucsis and Craig McMorris, and overnight highlights and replays.
The men’s hockey panel will feature James Duthie, Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, Campbell-Pascall, and Pounder, with play-by-play and analysis by Chris Cuthbert and Mike Johnson. Additional contributors like Ariel Helwani, Cabral “Cabbie” Richards, and Donnovan Bennett will enrich the coverage experience across all platforms.
A promotional campaign titled “Brave is Unbeatable,” in collaboration with the Canadian Olympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada, will be launched to showcase Canada’s star athletes and their inspiring journeys to the podium. The digital coverage will also include daily Olympic storylines by hosts Mackenzie Barwell and Serena Aboud, along with feature content by writer Chris Jones from Italy, providing unique insights and narratives for Canadian audiences.