Key Dates to Mark
From February 6 to 22, 2026, the Winter Olympics will take place in Italy. Here are the crucial dates:
- Opening: Friday, February 6
- Closing: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Where to Watch the Games from Mexico
If you’re wondering how to follow the ice and snow sports competitions live from Mexico, here are the official confirmed options:
Traditional and Digital Television
- Claro Sports: Will provide extensive coverage of the competitions, including live transmissions, replays, and special programming on the Winter Olympics. The signal will be available through both pay TV and compatible digital platforms.
Televisa Univision and Streaming Platforms
Televisa Univision holds the rights to the Olympic Games, including winter editions, in Mexico until 2032. This means key events, summaries, and highlight moments can be viewed on free-to-air channels, cable, and their streaming service ViX.
- ViX+ TV and other TelevisaUnivision digital signals will allow you to follow the complete event programming on your mobile device or computer.
Alternative Platforms
Claro Video and Claro TV+ will also offer on-demand signals and options so you won’t miss any discipline, from figure skating to snowboarding and alpine skiing.
Mexico’s Presence in Milano-Cortina 2026
The Mexican delegation traveling to the 2026 Winter Olympics is small but significant. Five Mexican athletes are expected to compete in disciplines such as figure skating, alpine skiing, and cross-country skiing, bringing Mexico’s name to frosty landscapes that few compatriots have seen on the Olympic stage.
Notable Mexican Athletes
- Donovan Carrillo: A prominent figure in figure skating, returning after his historic participation in Beijing 2022.
- Sarah Schleper: An experienced Olympic skier.
- Lasse Gaxiola: Sharing the track with his mother, marking a family milestone in Olympic history.
- Allan Corona and Regina Martínez: Cross-country skiing representatives, a less common discipline for Mexico but with growing international presence.
Mexico’s participation represents another step in our country’s history of Winter Olympics, where large delegations and medals have traditionally been absent, but stories of perseverance and passion for sports have thrived.
