Winter Olympics 2026

Hazel Irvine hosts the live broadcast opening day seven of the 25th edition of the Games, delivering real‑time updates. The coverage showcases competitions staged in Milan and the winter resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, both locations across the Italian nation and country.

The broadcast titled “Day Seven” is an episode shown on BBC 1. It is classified as a programme and falls within the episode genre. The slot forms part of the coverage schedule for a major sporting event, and it is presented in a live format. The opening segment of the day’s coverage is fronted by Hazel Irvine. She introduces viewers to the seventh day of the 25th edition of the Games, guiding the audience through what will be shown throughout the programme. Her role is to set the tone for the live reporting that follows. The content focuses on the events taking place in Italy, with reports coming directly from the two host venues. Viewers can expect footage and updates from Milan, where a number of competitions are being held, alongside coverage from Cortina d’Ampezzo, another key location for the Games. By linking the two sites, the programme offers a comprehensive look at the sporting action on day seven. The live nature of the broadcast ensures that audiences receive up‑to‑the‑minute information from both Italian locations as the Games progress.