Channel 4 to broadcast Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

With 100 days to go, Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 has today confirmed Channel 4 as the official UK broadcast partner for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. This marks Channel 4’s eighth consecutive Paralympic Games broadcast since London 2012, continuing its mission to bring Paralympic sport to mainstream audiences and champion disability representation across the UK media landscape.

Channel 4 will provide extensive coverage of the Games across its linear and streaming channels. UK audiences will be able to watch the Paralympic Winter Games via free-to-air television and on-demand streaming services, ensuring broad and inclusive access.

Milano Cortina 2026 will take place from 6 – 15 March 2026 and is set to be one of the most beautiful Paralympic Winter Games yet, with venues located in the heart of the Dolomites. Up to 665 athletes from around 50 countries will compete for 79 medals across six winter Para sports: Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard, and wheelchair curling.

This edition of the Games also marks 50 years since the first Paralympic Winter Games held in 1976 in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden and 20 years since Torino 2006, making it a landmark moment for the Paralympic Movement.

Milano Cortina 2026 will be the eighth Games covered by Channel 4. At the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, Channel 4 made history by featuring a 100 per cent disabled presenting team, a global first for any broadcaster at a world-class sporting event. Channel 4’s Paralympic marketing campaigns, including Meet the Superhumans, We’re the Superhumans and Considering What, have also reached millions worldwide and played a pivotal role in shifting public attitudes. Research conducted by the UK broadcaster in 2024 revealed that 94% of viewers felt Channel 4’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games positively influenced perceptions of disabled people.

According to Nielsen Sports research commissioned by the International Paralympic Committee, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games generated over 1,900 hours of coverage and reached a cumulative TV audience of 2.1 billion. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were covered by a record 225 Media Rights Holders. As a result, 763.3 hours of dedicated live coverage was consumed by viewers worldwide, 83 per cent more than the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Andrea Varnier, CEO of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, said: “Since London 2012, Channel 4 has continued to prove its ongoing commitment to Paralympic sport, and we are proud to have them as the official broadcaster of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. From 6 to 15 March, UK audiences will be able to enjoy a unique experience thanks to Channel 4’s extensive coverage. The athletes’ extraordinary performances and their stories of determination and resilience will make these Games an unforgettable event, touching British fans and inspiring new generations through the power of sport.”

Pete Andrews, Head of Sport, Channel 4 said “We are super excited to bring the world class sport of the Winter Paralympics from the slopes and rinks of Italy to the living rooms, lap-tops and smart phones of the British public. The coverage will be produced on site and from our fully accessible TV facility in Cardiff, by the brilliant team at Whisper Cymru. Channel 4 teams in Leeds and London will provide social and streaming support. We can’t wait to get started.”

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will be produced for Channel 4 by Whisper.

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