AUCKLAND, Today: Sky has secured exclusive broadcast rights to the Olympic Games through to Brisbane 2032, starting with Milano Cortina 2026 and including LA 2028.
The deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) means Sky will deliver extensive coverage across Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Open, and free-to-air platforms Three and ThreeNow.
Sky Chief Executive Sophie Moloney said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with the International Olympic Committee and to be the home of the Olympic Games in New Zealand through to Brisbane 2032.
“Delivering events of this scale and complexity is what Sky does best. From multiple live channels, to curated digital experiences, to special interviews with New Zealand Team Olympians in the moments following a competition, we know how to bring the thrill of the Olympics to life for fans across Aotearoa New Zealand.
“We’re absolutely thrilled Sky New Zealand has acquired the rights for the Olympic Games through to Brisbane 2032.” – Nicki Nicol, NZOC CEO
“The recent acquisition of Three and ThreeNow was a game-changer in securing these rights. It strengthened our free-to-air offering, meaning we can reach more New Zealanders than ever before, across more platforms, with more choice.”
Key moments from Milano Cortina 2026 will be shown free-to-air on Sky Open, alongside full coverage on Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now. For LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, highlights will also screen on Three and ThreeNow.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry said, “I’m delighted that we have extended our successful partnership with Sky. Since 2010, Sky has done a great job showcasing New Zealand’s athletes and their stories to fans across the country.”
NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol said, “We’re absolutely thrilled Sky New Zealand has acquired the rights for the Olympic Games through to Brisbane 2032. Sky has been a trusted and valued partner for many years, and the quality and consistency of its coverage is unmatched.
“At the heart of this partnership is our shared commitment to inspiring more Kiwis than ever before. Sky’s acquisition of Three and ThreeNow extends the reach of Olympic coverage, ensuring New Zealanders across the motu can engage with, celebrate and be inspired by the New Zealand Team.”
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