World Aquatics, NBC Sports Extend U.S. Media Rights Agreement Through 2028

World Aquatics has extended its U.S. media rights agreement with NBC Sports through 2028, which includes the 2027 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest on the road to the Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles.

NBC Sports will present a slate of World Aquatics events annually across NBC and Peacock that includes the World Aquatics Championships, World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), Swimming World Cup, Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final, Diving World Cup and High Diving World Cup.

“We are delighted to extend our valued partnership with NBC Sports, a broadcaster that shares our commitment to bringing the excitement and excellence of aquatic sports to fans across the United States,” said Husain Al Musallam, World Aquatics president. “This agreement ensures broad and consistent exposure for our athletes and events.”

Already the U.S. media rights holder for the Olympic Games through 2036, NBC Sports’ expanded World Aquatics coverage complements its existing coverage of USA Swimming and the 2028 U.S. Olympic Trials.

“Our long-standing relationship with our valued partners at World Aquatics is core to our mission of telling the stories and showcasing the achievements of the world’s greatest athletes to the American audience,” said Joe Gesue, senior vice president of Olympic programming and planning, NBC Sports. “Aquatic sports have provided so many magical moments over the years, from swimming stars like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, clutch diving golds by Laura Wilkinson and David Boudia, world championship wins in water polo and the U.S. artistic swimming team’s viral program from Paris. We are excited about sharing many more on the road to LA28.”