Heineken will provide beer and cider at the IAAF World Championships and IPC World Para Athletics Championships in London ©Heineken

Brewery firm Heineken have been confirmed as the official beer supplier for both the 2017 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships and World Para Athletic Championships in London.

A deal has been agreed between event organisers and the company which will see them sell beer and cider products exclusively at the competition being held at the Olympic Stadium.

"We are delighted to have reached this supply agreement with the World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships London 2017," said Andrew Turner, Heineken’s trading director in the south.

"We’re proud to have been involved with the stadium since its opening in 2012 and understand that fans desire really great quality facilities to help make their visit a day to remember.

London will host both Championships at the Olympic Stadium ©London2017
London will host both Championships at the Olympic Stadium ©London2017

"To support this, we’ll be able to offer our leading beer and cider portfolio, but also undertake the significant logistics to ensure that great visitor experience."

The IAAF World Championships are set to take place between August 4 and 13.

The World Para Athletics Championships, organised by the International Paralympic Committee, are due to be held between July 15 and 23.

Heineken were also the beer and cider provider at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.