The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Comcast NBCUniversal have agreed on a new groundbreaking partnership for the new digital era, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the rapidly developing media landscape and the unique expertise of the global media and technology company.

Comcast's NBC Universal will continue to offer Olympic events through at least 2036, the company announced on Thursday. This article, NBC, IOC agree to expanded Olympics deal through 2036, was first published at The Desk.

Comcast has reached a multiyear agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to broadcast the games on all platforms in the United States for the Olympic Games through to 2036, meaning they will stay with NBC and Peacock for the foreseeable future.