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CBC, Canada’s Olympic Network, will offer 22 hours of live coverage each day from the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, with more than 1,200 hours of live content available on its digital platforms.

Here’s how you can watch all of CBC’s live coverage of the Olympics from February 6-22.

Watch live, on demand

With TV broadcasts on CBC and its partner networks Sportsnet and TSN, you’ll be able to stream all the action from Milano Cortina 2026 live and on demand exclusively on CBC Gem.

CBC Gem is available for free as an app for Rogers Xfinity, Year, Samsung Smart TV (selected models), LG Smart TV (selected models), Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Xbox, iPhone and iPadand Android phones and tablets.

CBC Gem is also available on smart TVs including Samsung TV (selected models), LG TV (selected models), Smart TV with Fire TV support, Smart TVs with Android TV support.

Gem is also available online via a desktop web browser at gem.cbc.cand.

Note that the Gem is free to watch, but you will need to create an account. We recommend that you create your free account before the Games start so you can be logged in and ready to watch without delay.

Visit CBC’s Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games website

cbc.ca/milanocortina2026 provides comprehensive coverage from CBC Sports, complete with event schedules, athlete bios, in-depth features and highlights of the biggest moments and events on demand. You can also personalize your Olympics feed to show your favorite sports and receive daily emails with news and schedules related to your selections.

Stay connected

Download The CBC News app for iOS and Android devices and check out the Special Olympics section. Sign up for news alerts and stay up-to-date on the latest news by following the stories pages live from the CBC newsroom.

In addition, CBC Sports will inform and entertain audiences with exclusive digital series available on its social media platforms including CBC Sports YouTube and TikTok and CBC Olympic Games’ Facebook and Instagram.

Opening ceremony

Live broadcast begins Friday, February 6 at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 PM PT

Host of the CBC Olympics Andy Petrillo they will be joined by the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Alessia Cara for performance before the ceremony. Then, beginning at 2:00 PM ET/11:00 PM PT, CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and reporter for the CBC Olympics Devin Heroux will host of CBC’s live broadcast opening ceremony.

Daily Olympic broadcast schedule

You can find complete CBC broadcast schedule for Milano Cortina 2026 online. You can filter the schedule by sport – and pick your favorites – or by events involving Canadians and medal events. You can also find links to the full list of events and results.

The morning of the Winter Olympics in Petro Canada

Host Ron McLean and Perdita Felicien 6 am to 12 pm ET (3-9 am PT)

Veteran broadcaster Ron MacLean returns to host his 12th Olympics for CBC, teaming up with two-time Olympian and world hurdler Perdita Felicien. The audience will start each day with insightful news and development stories, followed by live sports throughout the morning including snowboarding, alpine skiing and hockey.

Winter Olympics Bell during the day

Host Andy Petrillo 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT)

This program will show the biggest events of the day. This unmissable daytime special will be hosted by award-winning television host Andi Petrillo, who returns to host her seventh Olympic Games, bringing her extensive experience and impressive knowledge to the prime-time Milano-Cortina competition window. Featured sports include: curling, figure skating, hockey and major medal tournaments.

RBC Winter Olympics Primetime

Host Anastasia Bucsis and Craig McMorris 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM ET (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT)

The prime-time show will provide the best performances of Olympic Day in an authentic and entertaining format. Two-time Olympian and former figure skater Anastasia Bucsis and pro snowboarder Craig McMorris combine athlete insight with high energy, providing a fresh perspective and bringing the audience one step closer to the action.

Overnight of the Winter Olympic Games

12 to 6 a.m. ET (9 p.m. to 3 a.m. PT)

The nightly show brings highlights and replays of the day, as well as live coverage of early morning events in Italy.

Additional highlights include:

• CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and CBC Olympics reporter Devin Heroux will be on the court in Milan to officially open the Games, hosting the opening ceremony on February 6 for the CBC.
• Special contributors across all platforms will include popular sportscasters Ariel Helwani, Cabral “Cabbie” Richards and Donnovan Bennett, professional figure skater Elladjo Baldé and Olympic bobsled medalist and dual-season Olympian Phylicia George.
• Andi Petrillo pulls double duty as host for women’s hockey along with former professional hockey player Saroya Tinker. Olympic champion Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Hailey Salvian join the panel from Milan. Sportscaster Kenzie Lalonde and Olympic champion Cheryl Pounder will provide play-by-play and analysis. Daniella Ponticelli and Olympic champion Becky Kellar will also commentate. Claire Hanna will report from the rink.
• A trusted team of James Duthie, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Cheryl Pounder, Kevin Bieksa and Elliotte Friedman make up the men’s hockey committee. Veteran sports journalist Chris Cuthbert and former pro hockey player Mike Johnson will provide play-by-play and analysis. Matt Cullen and Becky Kellar will also provide commentary. Kyle Bukauskas will serve as the rink reporter.

Experience the Olympics in person with CBC

Fans can also celebrate the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games at free events across Canada. Whether you’re a lifelong sports fan or just looking for some community fun, CBC invites everyone to join in the excitement of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

CBC/Radio-Canada has partnered with public libraries across the country to host free Olympic and Paralympic screenings February 6-22 and March 6-15. CBC is also partnering with Team Canada FanFest to unite fans, cheer on Team Canada athletes and celebrate the strength of sport in Canada.

We’re opening our doors at the CBC Toronto Broadcast Center for the ultimate Family Day weekend celebration.