The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games officially got underway on Day 1, marking the start of competition across the Winter Olympics programme in Italy.
Team Canada released a Day 1 viewing guide outlining which Canadian athletes are scheduled to compete and highlighting the medal events taking place as the first day of competition unfolds.
The Day 1 guide is designed to help fans follow Canadian participation across venues in Milano and Cortina, and to track when podium decisions will be made in events where medals are awarded on the opening day.
According to Team Canada, the schedule includes appearances by Canadian athletes as the Games begin, along with multiple medal events that will determine the first Olympic champions of Milano Cortina 2026.
The update focuses on two key pieces of information for viewers: the list of Team Canada athletes in action and the medal events being contested on Day 1. It also signals the start of daily competition coverage as the Winter Games progress.
The information was published by Team Canada on its official platforms, as part of its ongoing Games-time coverage aimed at providing matchups, start times and key events for Canadian followers.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in Italy, with competitions split across different host locations. The opening day marks the beginning of a packed schedule that will continue through the Games, featuring athletes from Canada and other nations competing in winter sports disciplines.
Team Canada’s Day 1 watch guide is available via the organisation’s official website, where subsequent daily schedules and updates are expected to be posted throughout the event.