Friday at the Winter Paralympics 2026: Today's full schedule, times and medal events - and how to watch

They come less than two weeks after the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, which saw Team GB win a record-breaking three gold medals (along with a silver and a bronze).

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The competition will see 612 athletes from 56 countries compete in 79 events across six sports - with a number of subcategories ensuring athletes will compete against those with similar impairments.

That’s a lot of sporting action to enjoy and there’s good news for armchair adrenaline junkies, with extensive and subscription-free coverage available on British television.

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening today, Friday, March 13.

When are the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games?

The Games take place from Friday, March 6, to Monday, March 16.

What sports are included in the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games?

Here are all six sports that will be included in this year’s competition - and how many events are being held in each one.

• Para alpine skiing (30)
• Para biathlon (18)
• Para cross-country skiing (20)
• Para ice hockey (1)
• Para snowboard (8)
• Wheelchair curling (2)

What is happening at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games today?

Here’s all the action taking place on Friday, March 13. Gold medal events are in bold.

8.25am

Para Alpine Skiing

• Men's Giant Slalom Standing Run 1

9am

Para Biathlon

• Men's Sprint Pursuit Sitting Qualification

9.05am

Para Alpine Skiing

• Men's Giant Slalom Sitting Run 1

9.05am

Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team Semi-finals

• Korea v Canada
• China v Sweden

9.35am

Para Biathlon

• Women's Sprint Pursuit Standing Qualification

9.50am

Para Biathlon

• Men's Sprint Pursuit Standing Qualification

10am

Para Snowboard

• Women's Banked Slalom SB-LL2 Run 2 Gold medal event

10.05am

Para Biathlon

• Women's Sprint Pursuit Vision Impaired Qualification

10.20am

Para Biathlon

• Men's Sprint Pursuit Vision Impaired Qualification

10.22am

Para Snowboard

• Men's Banked Slalom SB-UL Run 2 Gold medal event

10.44am

Para Snowboard

• Men's Banked Slalom SB-LL1 Run 2 Gold medal event

11.06am

Para Snowboard

• Men's Banked Slalom SB-LL2 Run 2 Gold medal event

11.30am

Para Biathlon

• Women's Sprint Pursuit Sitting Final Gold medal event

11.45am

Para Biathlon

• Men's Sprint Pursuit Sitting Final Gold medal event

12noon

Para Alpine Skiing

• Men's Giant Slalom Vision Impaired Run 2 Gold medal event

12.10pm

Para Biathlon

• Women's Sprint Pursuit Standing Final Gold medal event

12.20pm

Para Alpine Skiing

• Men's Giant Slalom Standing Run 2 Gold medal event

12.25pm

Para Biathlon

• Men's Sprint Pursuit Standing Final Gold medal event

12.50pm

Para Biathlon

• Women's Sprint Pursuit Vision Impaired Final Gold medal event

1pm

Para Alpine Skiing

• Men's Giant Slalom Sitting Run 2 Gold medal event

1.05pm

Para Biathlon

• Men's Sprint Pursuit Vision Impaired Final Gold medal event

1.35pm

Para Ice Hockey Semifinals

• United States v Czechia

5.35pm

Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team Bronze Medal Game Bronze medal event

• TBC v TBC

6.05pm

Para Ice Hockey Semifinals

• Canada v China

What is the television schedule for the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games today?

Here’s where you can catch all the winter sports action on Channel 4 today:

7.50am-2.30pm: Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Live

6.30pm-7pm: Paralympics Today, presented by Ade Adepitan.

Who is presenting the Channel 4 coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games?

Team GB’s most decorated Paralympic athlete Dame Sarah Storey, and multi gold medal Paralympic swimming champion Alice Tai have joined the team led by presenter and wheelchair basketball player and former racing driver Billy Monger.

Former ParalympicsGB sit-skier Sean Rose returns as pundit, along with ex-ParalympicsGB alpine skier and medallist Jade Etherington as commentator.

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