> At a Glance
> – NBC will launch My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
> – Episodes will profile Team USA athletes and the causes they support
> – Olympic medalist Adam Rippon and climate reporter Chase Cain will host
> – Why it matters: Viewers get an early look at the athletes they’ll cheer for in Milan and the issues driving them
NBC is giving sports fans a head start on choosing their 2026 Olympic and Paralympic favorites. The network’s returning docuseries pairs athlete profiles with the social missions each competitor champions.
Meet the Hosts
Adam Rippon brings Olympic pedigree to the series. After earning a figure-skating bronze in 2018, he landed on TIME‘s 100 list, won Dancing with the Stars, and picked up an Emmy for his Paris 2024 coverage for NBC.
Chase Cain offers a climate lens. The NBC meteorologist-host of the weather podcast Predictable-has reported from the Summer Games in Tokyo and Paris and holds a Murrow plus three Emmys for his extreme-weather coverage.
What Viewers Can Expect
- Behind-the-scenes stories from rising Team USA stars
- Insight into each athlete’s chosen cause or charity
- A mix of winter and adaptive-sport competitors
- A preview of storylines likely to dominate the Milan Cortina spotlight
Key Takeaways
- The series returns before the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
- Adam Rippon and Chase Cain will co-host
- Episodes will pair athletic profiles with community activism
- Fans can stream the shows on NBC platforms ahead of the Games
Expect personal journeys, podium dreams, and the causes these athletes carry with them to Italy.
