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Summary for: Westfield Chodov brings Paralympics 2026 closer with live coverage and hands on sportFrom split-second finishes and impossible saves to aerodynamic moves along snow-packed Alpine slopes, all eyes will turn to northern Italy when the Winter Paralympic Games open in Milan on Mar. 6.
For ten days, the world’s top para athletes will race, skate, and battle for medals across the Milano–Cortina stage. Czechia heads into the Games with more determination than ever, with hopes of returning to the podium for the first time since Vancouver 2010.
But you don’t have to leave Prague for a front-row seat to these events. From Mar. 6 to 15, a public fan zone will be erected at Westfield Chodov and later at Metropole Zličín, giving visitors a firsthand parasport experience.
Paralympic athletes embody values we strongly identify with: determination and resilience despite challenges,” says Alexandra Michaličková, deputy shopping centre manager for Westfield Chodov. “With the large audience present in our center, we want to help raise visibility for parasport in Czechia, contribute to breaking down barriers and promote inclusion.”
These open-access spaces will feature experiential parasport installations, stream live broadcasts throughout the day, and host athlete appearances that help visitors feel part of the action.
Daily program
Weekends
- 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Full accompanying program
- 5 p.m. Entertainment show
- 1–4 p.m. Moderated talks with athletes
- 2 p.m. Autograph session
- 5–8 p.m. Evening program
Weekdays
- 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Exhibition and live TV broadcasts from the Winter Paralympic Games
- 2–8 p.m. Parasport try-out stations and competitions
Michaličková explains that this event offers “a unique experience for individuals to try out Paralympic sports and discover the extraordinary skills necessary to master them.” Some of these include Para hockey, Para curling, Goalball, Parashooting, Handbike, Boccia, Para table tennis, Para badminton.
Accessibility at the heart of a shopping center
The decision to stage the Paralympic fan zone at Westfield Chodov reflects the event’s focus on inclusion. “Westfield Chodov is fully equipped to host an event centred on inclusion and accessibility,” Michaličková states, noting that its spaces were designed to support comfort and independence for visitors with mobility, visual, and hearing impairments.
That commitment extends beyond design. The shopping centre offers acoustic and tactile navigation tools for visually impaired guests, along with the Tichá linka service, which allows direct communication with reception staff. Its standards have been formally recognized with Access4you certification from the Access4you organization, confirming how accessibility is built into the infrastructure.
