Winter Paralympics 2026 Today: Full Monday schedule, times and medal events - and how to watch
It’s day three of the feast of winter sports.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games are now underway, taking place over 10 days of competition.
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, Monday, March 9.
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 Monday, March 9.
12.35pm
Para Ice Hockey Preliminary Round
- Czechia v Slovakia
1.35pm
Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles Round Robin
- Korea v Estonia
- Latvia v Japan
- Italy v Great Britain
- United States v China
4.05pm
Para Ice Hockey Preliminary Round
- Germany v United States
5.35pm
Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team Round Robin
- Korea v Slovakia
- United States v Latvia
- Great Britain v Sweden
- Norway v China
7.35pm
Para Ice Hockey Preliminary Round
- Japan v Canada
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:
Monday, March 9
8am-3.40pm: 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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