CBC/Radio-Canada to Deliver 22 Hours of Daily Coverage for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, are just 100 days away, and Canadian viewers are set to experience unprecedented coverage thanks to CBC/Radio-Canada. The broadcaster has announced plans for a comprehensive, round-the-clock broadcast schedule – a staggering 22 hours of daily programming – featuring live events, expert analysis, and on-demand highlights from February 6-22.
A Commitment to Comprehensive Olympic Coverage
CBC/Radio-Canada is partnering with Sportsnet, TSN, and RDS to ensure Canadians don’t miss a moment of the action. “Along with our official sports media partners…we’re committed to bringing audiences all the action when it happens, as it happens, ensuring fans never miss a medal moment,” stated a senior CBC/Radio-Canada official. This dedication extends beyond simply showing the events; the network aims to provide in-depth context and analysis throughout the Games.
The network plans to deliver over 2,000 hours of live content across its various platforms, showcasing every venue and every medal-winning performance. A dedicated website, cbc.ca/milanocortina2026, will launch to provide full event schedules, results, highlights, athlete profiles, and daily updates.
Programming Lineup: From Morning to Night
CBC’s English-language coverage will be structured around four distinct daily programs, each with its own unique focus and hosting team.
- Petro Canada Olympic Winter Games Morning (6 a.m.-12 noon ET / 3-9 a.m. PT): Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron MacLean, in his 12th Olympics, alongside two-time Olympian and world champion hurdler Perdita Felicien, this program will kick off each day with news and live coverage of events like snowboarding, alpine skiing, and hockey.
- Bell Olympic Winter Games Daytime (12 noon – 6 p.m. ET / 9 a.m.–3 p.m. PT): Award-winning broadcaster Andi Petrillo will helm this program, showcasing the biggest events of the day, including curling, figure skating, hockey, and major medal competitions.
- RBC Olympic Winter Games Primetime (7-11 p.m. ET / 4-8 p.m. PT): Anastasia Bucsis, a two-time Olympian and former speed skater, and professional snowboarder Craig McMorris will co-host this program, reliving the best performances of the day with athlete insight and energetic commentary.
- Olympic Winter Games Overnight (12-6 a.m. ET / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. PT): This show will provide highlights, replays, and live coverage of events unfolding in Italy during the early morning hours.
On-the-Ground Reporting and Digital Expansion
CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and CBC Olympics reporter Devin Heroux will be reporting live from Milan throughout the Games, providing firsthand accounts of the competition. Andi Petrillo will also contribute to coverage, hosting women’s hockey alongside former professional player Saroya Tinker, with Olympic champion Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Hailey Salvian joining the panel from Italy.
The broadcast team also includes sportscasters Kenzie Lalonde and Cheryl Pounder, Daniella Ponticelli, Olympic champion Becky Kellar, Claire Hanna, James Duthie, Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, and veteran sportscaster Chris Cuthbert, alongside former NHL player Mike Johnson.
Beyond traditional broadcasting, CBC Sports will leverage digital platforms to enhance the viewing experience. Exclusive digital series will be available on CBC Sports’ YouTube and TikTok channels, as well as CBC Olympics’ Facebook and Instagram accounts. Fans can also follow the action through the CBC News app’s Olympic section.
“Brave is Unbeatable” Campaign and Additional Digital Content
CBC/Radio-Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee, will launch the “Brave is Unbeatable” promotional campaign on Wednesday, highlighting the journeys and challenges faced by Canada’s top athletes.
Further enriching the digital experience, Mackenzie Barwell will host daily Olympic storylines, providing context around Team Canada. Serena Aboud will front a new TikTok segment, delivering daily Olympic content, while award-winning feature writer Chris Jones will report from Italy, uncovering unique Olympic stories.
Approximately 2,900 athletes from 93 countries will participate in what is being described as the most geographically dispersed Games in Olympic history, spanning the Italian Alps and reaching the borders of Austria and Switzerland.
