Team USA will compete against South Korea in a mixed team round-robin wheelchair curling match at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina. The event is set for Saturday, March 7, at 8:35 a.m. ET, and can be watched live on CNBC or streamed on Peacock. Wheelchair curling, the first sport of the Paralympics, features players seated without sweepers, relying on strength and accuracy to deliver stones.
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, held in northern Italy across Milan and the Alpine resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, will feature six sports: para Alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboard, and wheelchair curling. Wheelchair curling opens the competition, differing from Olympic curling as athletes deliver stones from a seated position without brooms or sweepers, emphasizing precision from stationary delivery.
Team USA's matchup against South Korea marks a key early contest in the mixed team round-robin format. The game begins at 8:35 a.m. ET on March 7, 2026, broadcast on CNBC with streaming available on Peacock. Viewers without cable can access Peacock for $11 per month in its ad-supported Premium plan or $17 for ad-free Premium Plus, which includes local NBC access. Walmart+ subscribers receive Peacock at no extra cost with their $12.99 monthly membership.
The full Paralympics schedule includes wheelchair curling sessions starting March 4, with medal events later in the week. For instance, mixed doubles semifinals are on March 10, and the mixed team gold medal game on March 14 at 10:05 a.m. ET. Other highlights feature para ice hockey group stages, such as USA vs. Italy on March 6 at 11:05 a.m. ET, and Alpine skiing downhills on March 7.
Previews from Team USA highlight the sport's upcoming action, while CBC Sports features expert John Cullen discussing wheelchair curling with host Allison Lang. Related stories note challenges like two rocks stolen from the Paralympic venue ahead of competition.
