Sky & TVNZ partner to deliver the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

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Sky and TVNZ partner to deliver the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
28 November 2019

Sky has today confirmed TVNZ as its free-to-air partner for the summer edition of the
Olympic Games in Tokyo, in 2020.

Under the partnership, Sky will stream and broadcast all of the Tokyo 2020 action through
extensive coverage across 12 HD channels and its streaming platforms. TVNZ 1 will have 12
hours of free-to-air coverage throughout each afternoon and evening, with a break for 1
News at 6pm and Seven Sharp.

Martin Stewart, CEO of Sky, said: “The Olympics is one of the most significant events on the
sport calendar, and we know that New Zealanders love to watch the many special moments
it presents.

“We were delighted to secure the rights for Tokyo 2020, and are pleased to now be bringing
TVNZ on board as our free-to-air partner. The Olympic Games will involve over 300 events
across 33 sports, and New Zealanders will be spoiled for choice with more live action and
content than ever before.

New Zealanders wanting a truly immersive experience will be able to watch every minute of
every event via Sky Sport’s 12 dedicated Olympics channels. For those wanting to watch on
the go, Sky subscribers will be able to use Sky Go, while casual viewers will be able to access
all of the Olympic Games coverage on Sky Sport Now. Highlights, in-depth news, and behind
the scenes features will be part of the Sky service.

Those wanting free coverage will be able to access an extensive range of sports on TVNZ 1,
including many of the key events featuring our New Zealand athletes. The TVNZ service will
include live streaming on TVNZ On Demand.

Martin Stewart said: “We have a strong record of delivering free-to-air sport to New
Zealanders via Prime, including Rio 2016. We will continue to offer a range of other sport
and entertainment experiences free to all New Zealanders on Prime. The Olympics is one of
those special events that can attract the attention of the whole country, and this partnership
with TVNZ will enable us to draw on the promotional power of our collective platforms to
encourage viewership of Tokyo 2020 by the widest range of New Zealanders.

“Local partnerships are a key part of Sky’s strategy to have our content in the homes and
hands of every New Zealander, and to make the best possible use of all of the content rights
that we hold.

“2.8 million New Zealanders engaged with the Olympic Games Rio 2016 on Sky and Prime.
Our shared goal with TVNZ is to increase that viewership even further, and surround New

Zealand with Tokyo 2020. We look forward to partnering with TVNZ and to delivering a
superb Olympic Games experience next July.”

Specific details of the coverage will be announced closer to the time.

Tokyo 2020 runs from 24 July to 9 August 2020.

ENDS


For further information, please contact:
Sophie Moloney
Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary
Sky Network Television Limited
(09) 579 9999
sophie.moloney@sky.co.nz