Winter Olympics 2026

Clare Balding presents the final live broadcast of day one of the 25th edition of the Games. The programme covers all the key events staged across both host cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, completing the opening day's live schedule.

The broadcast is a programme titled “2026 Day One – 3”, forming the final live segment of the opening day of the twenty‑fifth edition of the Games. Presented by Clare Balding, the episode wraps up the initial day’s coverage, delivering a comprehensive wrap‑up for viewers. The programme runs as part of the broader coverage schedule for the Games. In this concluding slot, the coverage brings together every principal competition that took place across the two host locations. Audiences are shown the key events staged in Milan as well as those held in Cortona d’Ampezzo, ensuring that the most significant moments from both venues are featured in a single live feed. The programme’s focus remains on delivering live updates from the Italian sites, with Clare Balding guiding the audience through the highlights. By concentrating on the dual venues, the broadcast reflects the shared importance of Milan and Cortona d’Ampezzo within the overall schedule of the Games. This episode serves as the closing live report for day one, summarising the action that unfolded across the two cities. It offers a concise yet complete overview of the day’s principal sporting contests, all presented under Clare Balding’s direction, and sets the stage for the events that will follow in the subsequent days.