Watching the Winter Olympics

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic, CBC, and Paralympic symbols

Drop-into the library to watch Winter Olympic events being streamed by the CBC and cheer on Team Canada.

Notable events include:

Friday February 6  OPENING CEREMONY (1:30-5 pm)

Sunday February 8  FIGURE SKATING: Team Event (1:30-5 pm)

Tuesday February 10 WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Canada vs USA (2:10-5:40 pm)

Wednesday February 11  FIGURE SKATING: Ice Dance (1:30-5 pm)

Thursday February 12 SNOWBOARD: Women’s Halfpipe (1:30-3 pm)

Saturday February 14 WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Quarterfinal (2-6 pm)
Join CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Public Library at Ben Franklin Place on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a free, family-friendly afternoon. Experience the excitement of the Olympic women’s hockey quarterfinals surrounded by your community. Catch all the action of the game on the big screen with fellow fans and enjoy an afternoon packed with activities for all ages. 

Sunday February 15  MEN'S HOCKEY: Canada vs France (10:40 am - 1:10 pm)

Thursday February 19  WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Gold Medal Game (1:10-4:40 pm)

Friday February 20  SPEED SKATING: Short Track (2:15-4:40 pm)

Saturday February 21  FREESTYLE SKIING: Women's Halfpipe (1:30-3 pm)

Sunday February 22 CLOSING CEREMONY (2:30-5)