The 2026 Olympics are in the rearview, and now it’s time for the Paralympics. Both events have the same host of Milan Cortina, marking the third time that the Paralympics have been held in Italy (Rome 1960, Turin 2006). An estimated 600 athletes from approximately 50 delegations will compete in 79 medal events across six sports at the 2026 Paralympics. With the Opening Ceremony taking place on March 6, here is a full guide with everything you need to know about the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics: How to watch the 2026 Paralympics in Milan Cortina The Milan Cortina Paralympics will go from March 6-15, 2026. The event officially commences with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, March 6. NBC, Peacock and USA Network will present live Paralympic events, with NBC offering a record eight hours of coverage throughout the events. What is the time difference between Milan Cortina and the U.S.? Milan is in the Central European Time Zone, which is seven hours ahead of North American Central Time. Team USA Paralympians at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics A handful of returning athletes will star at the Paralympics for Team USA. Here’s a look at some of the household names to watch: Sled hockey: Josh Pauls, Jen Lee and Kevin McKee Biathlon and cross-country skiing: Oksana Masters Downhill: Andrew Kurka Snowboarding: Brenna Huckaby, Mike Schultz and Noah Elliott 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics sports The 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics will feature 79 medal events across six sports. Here is a breakdown of each sport: Para alpine skiing (30 events) Para biathlon (18 events) Para cross-country skiing (20 events) Para ice hockey (1 event) Para snowboard (8 events) Wheelchair curling (2 events) 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympic venues Like the 2026 Winter Olympics will be spread out across several parts of Italy. Here’s a breakdown of the Olympic venues and which sports will take place in which locations: 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics venues Click on a cluster to see the venues at that location. Chart: Annetta Stogniew / NBC Milan Cluster Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (Para ice hockey) Milano Olympic Paralympic Village (Paralympic Village) Val di Fiemme Cluster Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Tesero (Para biathlon, para cross-country skiing) Predazzo Olympic Paralympic Village (Paralympic Village) Cortina Cluster Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre (Para alpine skiing) Cortina Para Snowboard Park (Para snowboard) Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d’Ampezzo (Wheelchair curling, Closing Ceremony) Cortina Olympic Paralympic Village (Paralympic Village) Verona Verona Arena (Opening Ceremony) ...read more read less