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iHeartMedia will once again serve as the exclusive audio partner to NBCUniversal for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. As part of the partnership, iHeartRadio will provide 24/7 play-by-play audio channels of NBCUniversal’s linear coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympic games and premiere another season of the original iHeartPodcast Two Guys, Five Rings, hosted by Las Culturistas creators Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Podcasts in the network, including Stuff You Missed in History Class, Ridiculous History, Dudes on Dudes with Gronk and Jules and Revisionist History, will also produce Olympic-themed episodes. This is the second time the audio giant has partnered with NBCUniversal on Olympic coverage, following the deal for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. “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, vice president of 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.” NBCUniversal’s coverage on iHeart’s channels is expected to include U.S. team ice hockey games, as well as figure skating, speed skating, skiing and snowboarding with a focus on Team USA. “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.” The NBC broadcast network and streaming service Peacock will be the company’s primary platforms for coverage of winter games, which are set to take place Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, 2026.
