NBCUniversal announced today that it will partner with iHeartMedia again for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
iHeartRadio will air 24/7 play-by-play audio channels of the coverage from NBCUniversal while also promoting tune-in coverage from NBCU. Coverage will also be offered on podcasts, including Olympic-themed episodes of existing podcasts and a new Winter Games season of the original iHeartPodcast “Two Guys, Five Rings” hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. The new podcast is set to launch weekly episodes in early January, stretching from before the Olympic Opening Ceremony and continuing through the Closing Ceremony in February.
“Coming off the tremendous success we had in Paris, we’re excited to renew this partnership with iHeartMedia and provide fans with the best Olympic audio content,” said Aileen Sokol, VP, Content Partnership Development, NBC Sports. “From podcasts featuring stars Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, to daily coverage of all our linear programming, this partnership allows iHeart’s extensive audio audience to hear NBCU’s Olympic coverage away from their televisions and screens.”
“We’re eager to build upon our relationship with NBCUniversal and once again deliver premium audio coverage of the Olympic Games, this time focusing on the awe-inspiring athletes and incredible stories set to come from the 2026 Olympic Winter Games,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “As the leading destination for sports audio, we’re excited to deepen the connection between audiences and the athletes they love.”
iHeart coverage is expected to include U.S. team ice hockey games, as well as figure skating, speed skating, skiing, snowboarding and much more. In February, NBCU shared that NBC and its streaming service Peacock will be the company’s primary platforms for its coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games which will take place from February 6 to February 22.