ESPN has agreed to prolong its partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2036. Had the network not picked up the option to extend, the deal between the two parties would've expired in 2027. READ MORE: Luke Petitbon shares Thomas Castellanos played role in recruiting him to Florida State

ACC executives are in the process of formally ratifying the extension of its television contract with ESPN for another nine years, sources tell Yahoo Sports. In a long-expected move, ESPN is exercising the option in its agreement with the league.

ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.