Winter Paralympic Games 2026: The Full Day-by-Day Schedule and Medal Prospects

The Italian adventure continues! From March 6 to 15, 2026, right after the Olympic Games, the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games take center stage. Amidst the snowy slopes of the Dolomites and the vibrant venues of Milan, our French athletes are gearing up to challenge the heights in para-biathlon and para-alpine skiing. To stay on top of France’s medal chances and unforgettable moments, check out our comprehensive day-by-day guide.

From March 6 to 15, 2026, emotion and personal achievement will return to Italy for the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina. Whether on Milan’s ice rinks or the legendary slopes of the Dolomites, this event promises to be a showcase of strength and resilience, where the world’s top para-athletes will push the boundaries of possibility.

On the French side, the goal is clear: to dominate the podiums in para-biathlon, para-alpine skiing, and para-snowboarding. Each day of competition promises to be a celebration of excellence, featuring finals where every second counts amidst stunning alpine scenery. However, with six disciplines across multiple venues and events running in rapid succession, keeping up with the Paralympic schedule can quickly turn into a logistical challenge.

Between the initial technical heats and the marathon events that require almost superhuman endurance, history can often be decided by the smallest of details. To help you get through this intense week, here is our comprehensive day-by-day guide, ensuring you don't miss any of our French champions' victories! As a reminder, no French athletes will be competing in curling or ice hockey.

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The Daily Schedule of the Winter Paralympic Games

Wednesday, March 4th

7:05 PM: Wheelchair Doubles Curling

Thursday, March 5

10:05 AM and 7:05 PM: Wheelchair doubles curling

Friday, March 6

9:05 AM: Wheelchair Doubles Curling
8:00 PM: Opening Ceremony

Saturday, March 7

9:30 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Women's downhill (visually impaired category) 🥇
9:35 AM: Wheelchair Team Curling
9:50 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Women's downhill (standing category) 🥇
10:00 AM: Para Biathlon, Women's sprint (seated category) 🥇
10:05 AM: Para Ice Hockey, Group B
10:25 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Women's downhill (sit-skier category) 🥇
10:35 AM: Para Biathlon, Men's sprint (seated category) 🥇
10:50 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Men's downhill (visually impaired) 🥇
11:00 AM: Para Snowboard, SB-LL2 Women's snowboard cross - qualifications
11:15 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Men's downhill (standing) 🥇
11:21 AM: Para Snowboard, SB-UL snowboard cross - qualifications
11:42 AM: Para Snowboard, SB-LL1 snowboard cross - qualifications
11:55 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Men's downhill (sit-skier) 🥇
12:00 PM: Para Biathlon, Women's sprint (standing) 🥇
12:03 PM: Para Snowboard, SB-LL2 snowboard cross - qualifications
12:40 PM: Para Biathlon, Men's sprint (standing) 🥇
1:15 PM: Para Biathlon, Women's sprint (visually impaired) 🥇
1:35 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group A
1:50 PM: Para Biathlon, Men's sprint (visually impaired) 🥇
2:35 PM: Wheelchair Doubles Curling
5:05 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group A
6:35 PM: Wheelchair Team Curling
8:35 PM: Wheelchair Group B curling

Sunday, March 8

9:35 AM: Wheelchair Team Curling
10:00 AM: Para Biathlon, Women's individual (seated) 🥇
10:30 AM: Para Biathlon, Men's individual (seated) 🥇
11:00 AM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - round of 16 - SB-UL Men / SB-LL1 Men / SB-LL2 Men / SB-LL2 Women
11:33 AM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - quarter-finals - SB-UL Men / SB-LL1 Men / SB-LL2 Men / SB-LL2 Women
12:10 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - semi-finals - SB-LL2 Women
12:10 PM: Para Biathlon, Women's sprint (standing) 🥇
12:15 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - semi-finals - SB-UL Men
12:20 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - semi-finals - SB-LL1 Men
12:25 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - semi-finals - SB-LL2 Men
12:30 PM: Para Biathlon, Men's individual (standing) 🥇
12:30 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - small final - SB-LL2 Women
12:32 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - big final - SB-LL2 Women 🥇
12:35 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - small final - SB-UL Men
12:38 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - big final - SB-UL Men 🥇
12:41 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - small final - SB-LL1 Men
12:44 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - big final - SB-LL1 Men 🥇
12:47 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - small final - SB-LL2 Men
12:49 PM: Para Snowboard, Snowboard cross - big final - SB-LL2 Men 🥇
1:15 PM: Para Biathlon, Women's visually impaired individual 🥇
2:00 PM: Para Biathlon, Men's visually impaired sprint 🥇
2:35 PM: Wheelchair Doubles Curling
6:35 PM: Wheelchair Team Curling
8:35 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group B

Monday, March 9

9:30 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Women's Super-G (visually impaired) 🥇
9:35 AM: Wheelchair Team Curling
9:50 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Women's Super-G (standing) 🥇
10:05 AM: Para Ice Hockey, Group A
10:25 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Women's Super-G (sit-ski) 🥇
10:50 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Men's Super-G (visually impaired) 🥇
11:15 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Men's Super-G (standing) 🥇
11:55 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Men's Super-G (sit-ski) 🥇
1:35 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group B
2:35 PM: Wheelchair Doubles Curling
5:05 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group A
6:35 PM: Wheelchair Team Curling
8:35 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group B

Tuesday, March 10

9:00 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Super Combined - Super-G section (visually impaired women)
9:15 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Super Combined - Super-G section (standing women)
9:35 AM: Wheelchair Team Curling
9:45 AM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's Sprint (visually impaired) - qualifications
9:50 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Super Combined - Super-G (sit-ski women)
9:45 AM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's Sprint (standing) - qualifications
10:05 AM: Para Ice Hockey, Group A
10:10 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Super Combined - Super-G (visually impaired men)
10:25 AM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's Sprint (sit-ski) - qualifications
10:30 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Super Combined - Super-G (standing men)
10:35 AM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's Sprint (visually impaired) - qualifications
10:55 AM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's Sprint (standing) - qualifications
11:05 AM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's Sprint (sit-ski) - qualifications
11:10 AM: Para Alpine Skiing, Super Combined - Super-G (sit-ski men)
12:15 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's Sprint (sit-ski) - semi-finals
12:26 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's Sprint (sit-ski) - semi-finals
12:37 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's Sprint (standing) - semi-finals
12:48 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's Sprint (standing) - semi-finals
12:59 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's Sprint (visually impaired) - semi-finals
1:00 PM: Para Alpine Skiing, Slalom (visually impaired women) - run 2 🥇
1:10 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's sprint (visually impaired) - semi-finals
1:15 PM: Para Alpine Skiing, Slalom (standing women) - run 2 🥇
1:22 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's sprint (sit-ski) - final 🥇
1:29 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's sprint (sit-ski) - final 🥇
1:35 PM: Para Alpine Skiing, Slalom (sit-ski women) - run 2 🥇
1:35 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group A
1:38 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's sprint (standing) - final 🥇
1:45 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's sprint (standing) - final 🥇
1:50 PM: Para Alpine Skiing, Slalom (visually impaired men) - run 2 🥇
1:54 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Women's sprint (visually impaired) - final 🥇
2:01 PM: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Men's sprint (visually impaired) - final 🥇
2:10 PM: Para Alpine Skiing, Slalom (standing men) - run 2 🥇
2:35 PM: Wheelchair Doubles Curling - semi-finals
2:40 PM: Para Alpine Skiing, Slalom (sit-ski men) - run 2 🥇
5:05 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group B
6:35 PM: Wheelchair Team Curling
8:35 PM: Para Ice Hockey, Group B