The clock is ticking! In just 100 days, the highly anticipated Milan-Cortina Olympics will kick off, and CBC Sports is gearing up to deliver an immersive experience to Canadian fans.
But what's new this time? CBC/Radio-Canada promises an extensive broadcasting schedule, offering a whopping 2,000+ hours of live content, ensuring no medal-winning moment goes unnoticed. From the opening ceremony on February 6th to the final day on the 22nd, viewers can expect:
- Round-the-clock coverage: 22 hours of daily programming, including live events, expert analysis, and on-demand highlights.
- Multi-platform accessibility: Watch on CBC, stream on CBC Gem, or follow the action on the CBC News app and social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
- In-depth analysis: Renowned commentators and analysts, such as Ron MacLean, Perdita Felicien, and Andi Petrillo, will provide insightful commentary and storytelling, keeping viewers engaged and informed.
Here's a sneak peek at the daily programming lineup:
Petro Canada Olympic Winter Games Morning:
- Hosts: Ron MacLean and Perdita Felicien
- Time Slot: 6 a.m. to 12 noon ET
- Overview: Kickstart your day with news, developing stories, and live sports, including snowboarding, alpine skiing, and hockey.
Bell Olympic Winter Games Daytime:
- Host: Andi Petrillo
- Time Slot: 12 noon to 6 p.m. ET
- Highlight: Andi Petrillo, an award-winning broadcaster, will bring her expertise to the table, covering the day's biggest events, including curling, figure skating, and hockey.
RBC Olympic Winter Games Primetime:
- Hosts: Anastasia Bucsis and Craig McMorris
- Time Slot: 7 to 11 p.m. ET
- Unique Angle: Former athletes Anastasia Bucsis and Craig McMorris offer a fresh perspective, blending athlete insight with high energy to relive the day's best performances.
Olympic Winter Games Overnight:
- Time Slot: 12 to 6 a.m. ET
- Focus: Catch highlights and replays of the day, along with live coverage of events as they happen in Italy.
And this is where it gets exciting! The opening ceremony will be hosted by CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and CBC Olympics reporter Devin Heroux, bringing the action straight from Milan.
But wait, there's more! CBC has assembled an all-star team of commentators and analysts for the men's and women's hockey coverage. The men's panel includes James Duthie, Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, and Cheryl Pounder, while the women's hockey coverage features Saroya Tinker, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Hailey Salvian, Kenzie Lalonde, Cheryl Pounder, Daniella Ponticelli, Becky Kellar, and Claire Hanna.
Controversial Roster Decisions: With the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team facing tough roster decisions and the highly anticipated return of NHL stars to the Olympics, the commentary team has their work cut out for them. Will they be able to navigate the complexities and deliver unbiased coverage? Only time will tell.
Additionally, CBC has announced special contributors across all platforms, including sportscasters Ariel Helwani, Cabral 'Cabbie' Richards, and Donnovan Bennett, figure skater Eladje Balde, and dual-season Olympian Phylicia George.
The Canadian Olympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada are also launching the 'Brave is Unbeatable' promotional campaign, celebrating Canadian athletes and their journeys to the medal podium.
With such an impressive lineup, CBC Sports is set to deliver an unforgettable Olympic experience. Are you ready to join the action? The countdown has begun!
