Winter Olympics 2026

Hazel Irvine hosts the live broadcast of Day Two of the 25th edition of the Games. The coverage, aired on BBC2 channel 1, showcases sporting events taking place in Milan and in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, as part of the Olympic programme, providing up‑to‑the‑minute results and analysis.

The broadcast titled is a television programme classified as an episode. It forms part of the live coverage schedule on the BBC2 channel and carries the straightforward genre label of an episode, indicating a single instalment within a larger series of broadcasts. The central feature of this instalment is presenter , who guides viewers through the second day of the 25th edition of the Games. The coverage is transmitted in real‑time, bringing the sporting action directly into homes as it unfolds. All of the events shown are sourced from the two Italian venues that host the competition – the city of Milan and the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. In addition to the on‑air presenter and the live feed, the programme’s format underscores its role as a day‑by‑day record of the Games’ progress. By focusing on the second day, it offers a snapshot of the ongoing contests while maintaining the broader context of the 25th staging of the event. The Italian locations, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, provide the geographical backdrop for the sporting moments that Irvine narrates for the audience.