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NBCUniversal Sells Out Milano Cortina Olympic Ads a Month Early, Sets Winter Games Revenue Record

NBCU’s February slate, including Super Bowl LX and NBA All-Star coverage, also sold out, signaling a shift toward digital buys on Peacock.

Overview

  • All ad inventory is closed for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Super Bowl LX and NBA All‑Star Weekend also fully sold, NBCUniversal said.
  • More than 100 new advertisers signed on for Milano Cortina, making it the highest‑grossing Winter Olympics for broadcast and digital revenue.
  • Over 85% of Olympic brand partners are investing digitally, and adoption of Peacock’s ad innovations is up 31% from Paris 2024.
  • Nearly 60 advertisers bought unique marketing elements, up 174% from Beijing 2022, and sponsorship investments rose about 75% from Paris, according to company figures.
  • NBCU expects the combined February programming to reach nearly two‑thirds of Americans; the Games run Feb. 6–22, with an opening ceremony featuring Mariah Carey and Laura Pausini.