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The Winter Olympics 2026



Excitement is building as we look ahead to the Winter Olympics 2026, four years on from the unforgettable Games in Beijing, starting this Friday 6th February.


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Beijing 2022

To get into the Olympic spirit, now’s the perfect time to relive some of the most thrilling moments from the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 as the countdown to Milano Cortina begins.






Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will take place from 6th to 22nd February 2026, marking the 25th edition of the Winter Olympics. Set against the stunning backdrop of northern Italy, the Games promise unmissable drama from the worlds top winter athletes.



Team GB at the Winter Olympics

Team GB heads into Milano Cortina with one of its strongest medal prospects in recent history, combining world champions with an exciting new generation of talent. This could be GBs most successful Winter Olympics! The team features two-time skeleton world champion Matt Weston, freestyle skiing world champion Zoe Atkin, World Cup winner Kirsty Muir, and snowboard star Mia Brookes, the youngest world champion in history.


They’re joined by curling teams in exceptional form, with the men arriving as reigning world champions and the women fresh from securing European silver. Team GB’s class of 2026 is ready to shine on the Olympic stage.







How to Watch the Winter Olympics 2026

BBC Sport will have comprehensive coverage of the Winter Olympics, including two live daytime streams direct from Italy, plus highlights, clips and live text updates across the BBC Sport website, app and social channels.


Live coverage and highlights of all major events will also be available on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.


Daily broadcast schedule:

  • BBC One: 9am–12pm with Hazel Irvine; 2pm–5.15pm with Jeanette Kwakye

  • BBC Two: 1pm–2pm with Jeanette Kwakye; 5.15pm–10pm with Clare Balding

  • BBC iPlayer: Olympics Extra, will be available from 8am to 11pm


Don’t Miss a Moment

Add the Winter Olympics 2026 to your BBC iPlayer Watchlist to stay up to date.


Follow Team GB’s progress on the official Winter Olympics page and track their journey as they prepare to compete in Milano Cortina.




Regular Updates

For the latest news, schedules and updates throughout the Games, click on the link below.




Paralympic Winter Games

Following the Winter Olympics, there is more action for you but this time, be ready to be moved, amazed, and totally inspired.  Taking place from 6th - 15th March 2026, these Games will bring the world’s best Para athletes together in Italy for a spectacular celebration of sport, resilience, and inclusion.


Paralympic Winter Games 2026 









 
 
 

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