Sky has exclusive rights to Olympics until Brisbane 2032

Sky has announced its exclusive broadcast rights to the Olympic Games.

The agreement begins with the upcoming Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and includes the highly anticipated LA 2028 Games, extending through to Brisbane 2032.

This long-term renewal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will see Sky deliver comprehensive coverage across its platforms, including Sky Sport, the streaming app Sky Sport Now, Sky Open and the newly acquired free-to-air channels Three and ThreeNow.

The home of the Olympic Games

Sky chief executive Sophie Moloney says: “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.

“The recent acquisition of Three and ThreeNow was a game-changer in securing these rights. It significantly strengthened our free-to-air offering, meaning we can reach more New Zealanders than ever before, across more platforms, with more choice.

“With 100 days to go to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, excitement will be building for Kiwi athletes and fans alike. The LA 2028 Olympic Games are highly anticipated and will be an incredible spectacle, and Brisbane 2032 holds extra significance given the closeness to Kiwi shores and the fan-friendly time zone. Sky is excited to bring New Zealanders closer than ever to the action, celebrating athletes’ journeys and achievements on the world stage,” Moloney adds.

Olympic coverage to reach more Kiwis

Key moments of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will be broadcast free-to-air on Sky Open, alongside full coverage on Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now, providing accessible, round-the-clock coverage of every sport.

In addition to Sky’s dedicated Olympic channels, highlights of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and Brisbane will be broadcast free-to-air on Three and ThreeNow, reaching even more homes nationwide.

Further details on Sky’s Olympic coverage plans will be announced closer to each games.

“I’m delighted that we have extended our successful partnership with Sky,” says IOC President Kirsty Coventry.

“Since 2010, Sky has done a great job showcasing New Zealand’s athletes and their stories to fans across the country. Sky’s range of broadcast options and its innovative approach mean more New Zealanders than ever before can follow the Olympic journey and celebrate every moment together. We look forward to seeing New Zealanders unite in support of their athletes and enjoy the magic of the Olympic Games.”

An ongoing legacy of support

The extension of Sky’s collaboration builds on its long-standing relationship with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC). For many years, Sky has been a key supporter of the New Zealand Team at both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol says: “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 we appreciate the strength and longevity of our working relationship. The quality, breadth and consistency of Sky’s coverage is unmatched in the New Zealand market and we’re confident they’ll continue to innovate and lead the way in delivering world-class Olympic content over the coming Games cycles, starting with our New Zealand Team athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games next February.

“At the heart of this partnership is our shared commitment to inspiring more Kiwis than ever before. Sky’s recent acquisition of free-to-air Three and ThreeNow platforms extends the reach of Olympic coverage, ensuring New Zealanders across the motu can engage with, celebrate and be inspired by the New Zealand Team.

“This is a fantastic day for Olympic and New Zealand Team fans across Aotearoa, and we’re proud to provide this certainty and excitement through today’s announcement,” Nicol adds.

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