10 February 2026
How to watch the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
Watch on Channel 4
Channel 4 will showcase an on-screen team of world-class presenters and Para athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to inclusive representation. Broadcasting more than 60 hours of sport live from the Italian Dolomites across Channel 4 and Channel 4 Streaming, with every minute of action on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube, Channel 4 continues to build on its pioneering achievements of bringing audiences accessible Paralympics coverage.
All content will be subtitled, live broadcast coverage will have live audio description available from 10:30am each day, and the daily highlights programme will feature live British Sign Language translation. Plus, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are to be simulcast on 4seven and Channel 4 Streaming with BSL and an open descriptive commentary.
I can’t wait to get started. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see a Winter Games in person and to be tasked with sharing the stories of the incredible athletes taking part in Milano Cortina.
GB’s most decorated Paralympic athlete, Dame Sarah Storey, and multi gold medal Paralympic swimming champion Alice Tai join the team, reporting live from the different events in Cortina as well as meeting athletes and their friends and family.
Former ParalympicsGB sit-skier Sean Rose returns as pundit, along with ex-ParalympicsGB alpine skier and medallist Jade Etherington as commentator.
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games schedule on Channel 4 and Streaming
Friday 6 March
18:30-21:00: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony presented by Ade Adepitan, Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
Simulcast on 4seven and Channel 4 Streaming with BSL and an open descriptive commentary.
Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March
08:00-13:00: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live, presented by Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with reporting and punditry by Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
18:30-19:00: Paralympics Today, presented by Ade Adepitan.
Monday 9 March – Wednesday 11 March
08:00-15:40: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live, presented by Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with reporting and punditry by Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
18:30-19:00: Paralympics Today, presented by Ade Adepitan.
Thursday 12 March
07:50-13:35: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live, presented by Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with reporting and punditry by Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
18:30-19:00: Paralympics Today, presented by Ade Adepitan.
Friday 13 March
07:50-14:30: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live, presented by Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with reporting and punditry by Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
18:30-19:00: Paralympics Today, presented by Ade Adepitan.
Saturday 14 March
07:50-14:00: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live, presented by Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with reporting and punditry by Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
18:30-19:00: Paralympics Today, presented by Ade Adepitan.
Sunday 15 March
07:50-13:00: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live, presented by Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with reporting and punditry by Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
19:30-21:30: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony presented by Ade Adepitan, Billy Monger and Ed Jackson with Sarah Storey, Alice Tai and Sean Rose.
Simulcast on 4seven and Channel 4 Streaming with BSL and an open descriptive commentary.
Every Body Moves
Following the success of Channel 4’s collaboration with ParalympicsGB and Toyota to support our Every Body Moves programme during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which encouraged disabled people across the UK to take up a sport or physical activity, coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will continue to highlight the campaign.
Coverage of Milano Cortina will feature a digital onscreen code that, when scanned on a smartphone, will link directly to the Every Body Moves portal. There, users can enter their postcode and the site will show a range of inclusive sports and activities. The site makes it easy for people to identify and try out local groups, supporting more active lifestyles.
During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, more than 83,000 people visited the Every Body Moves website for the first time.
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