Australia’s 9Network is poised to revolutionize the broadcasting of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, offering immersive and extensive coverage across multiple platforms. With an experienced team and a high-tech facility in Livigno, this promises to be an unprecedented broadcast experience for winter sports fans.
9Network’s Comprehensive and Immersive Coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Starting February 4, 2026, the special “Let The Games Begin” program will kick off this comprehensive coverage, even before the official Opening Ceremony on February 6. With a physical presence in several key locations such as Livigno, Milan, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the broadcast will extend across Channel 9HD, 9GemHD, 9Now, and Stan Sport, offering Australian viewers unprecedented access to the event. A cast of experienced commentators, including Australian legends such as Lydia Lassila and Torah Bright, will provide in-depth analysis, while on-the-ground reporters such as Danika Mason will deliver exclusives and live coverage from the various venues. This team will combine sporting expertise and storytelling to captivate a wide audience.
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The Olympic competitions will bring together approximately 3,500 athletes from 93 countries, including some fifty Australians such as Jakara Anthony and Scotty James. They will take place across eight major venues, including the urban tracks of Milan and the iconic Alpine slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Paralympic Games, which begin on March 6 at the Arena di Verona, will be hosted by multiple Australian medalist Ellie Cole, promising emotional and inspiring coverage.
This major sporting event will also benefit from special coverage on other international networks and broadcasters such as France Télévisions, Eurosport, Canal+, RMC Sport, L’Équipe, TF1, beIN SPORTS, Olympic Channel, Discovery+, and NBC Sports, ensuring unprecedented global visibility. Sports expertise at the heart of the Milano Cortina 2026 Games broadcast
The presence of former Olympic champions on the commentary team brings an authentic and passionate dimension to the broadcast. Freestyle skiing medalist Lydia Lassila and short track speed skating champion Stephen Bradbury offer a precise and experienced perspective on the competitions.
In addition to technical analyses, journalists such as Sylvia Jeffreys and Dylan Alcott bring an additional dynamic with their morning coverage from Sydney. This blend of sports expertise and journalistic rigor ensures comprehensive, accessible, and captivating coverage for a wide audience, true to the Olympic spirit.
Iconic venues and technological innovation at the service of viewers
The Games venues spread across northern Italy showcase the diversity of winter sports: from the freestyle ski slopes in Livigno to the biathlon competitions in Anterselva, and the urban infrastructure for ice events in Milan. This geographical spread allows for rich and varied coverage, making the most of local and historical assets.
