2026 Winter Paralympics to Feature Record Athletes with Opening Ceremony in Verona

The 2026 Winter Paralympics will be held from March 6 to 15 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, featuring a record 616 athletes from 56 countries competing in six sports across 79 medal events. The opening ceremony will take place at the historic Verona Olympic Arena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. NBC and Peacock will provide live coverage in the US starting at 1:30 p.m. ET. Some nations plan to boycott due to the reinstatement of Russia's flag and anthem.