STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2026 – NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled for March 6-15, features more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and athletes than ever before, covering broadcast and cable networks, streaming service Peacock, extensive accessibility, and more.

In Beijing, 558 athletes competed at the Paralympics. The 2026 Games will see 665 Olympic quota spots (323 for men, 176 for women, and 166 gender-free) awarded to participating countries, a 20% increase from the final entry numbers from 2022.

Louis Saunders grew up in Bognor Regis and competed at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo and has been training with Newnham. "I remember seeing her at a local boccia competition and we knew she'd be good.

Russian athletes will be allowed to compete under their nation's flag at the Paralympics for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was confirmed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Tuesday that six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will be permitted to wear their national colours at next month's Games in Milan-Cortina.

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games continue to unfold, you may be wondering when to expect the Paralympics to take the stage. Here are your questions, answered. Related video above: Athlete, mother,