Behind the Screens: Powering Live Sports Production
From broadcast control rooms to distributed production workflows, modern live sports rely on seamless connectivity and real-time control. The journey begins in the broadcast control room where the expectations of live sports are defined, before those same environments and challenges are recreated inside Adder’s Customer Experience Center – a space designed to explore and solve the complexities of modern broadcast connectivity.
Transitions are a defining part of the stadium experience. Whether moving from the outer concourse towards the rising roar of the crowd, or walking through the tunnel to the bowl of the arena. These moments are carefully orchestrated to build anticipation and place the action center stage.
The lighting shifts, the sound changes. Conversations become sharper and more focused. For players stepping onto the field or broadcast teams taking their positions in the control room, this moment marks the transition from preparation to performance.
On match day, the tunnel is where anticipation builds and where the scale of what lies ahead begins to take shape.
As the corridor widens, the environment begins to shift.
And what emerges is not a conventional sports facility, but another kind of venue. One defined by high performance displays, interconnected ecosystems and a curated suite of technology partners powering the environment.
Where Technology Takes Center Stage
Environments like these have become essential to the sports broadcast operation. Screens dominate the space, commanding attention similar to a stadium scoreboard. Beneath them lie operator consoles forming the wider technical ecosystem, designed to manage the feeds and workflows.
Operators are rarely working with a single system. With production workflows distributed across multiple machines often located in different rooms or technical areas, accessing information quickly and reliably becomes critical. Maintaining complete control, responsiveness and total flexibility across systems is essential to keeping production running smoothly.
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SeatGeek power ticketing at Cincinnati Open & Credit One Charleston Open
SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced a new partnership with Beemok Sports & Entertainment (BSE) to serve as the official ticketing partner for the Cincinnati Open and the Credit One Charleston Open, two of the most celebrated events in professional tennis. The partnership also includes full ticketing exclusivity for Credit One Stadium, Charleston’s premier live event entertainment venue.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering a best-in-class fan experience at every touchpoint and represents a natural next step for BSE as it continues to elevate and operate its portfolio under a unified vision. By implementing SeatGeek’s modern ticketing technology across both properties, BSE is investing in tools and infrastructure designed to meet the expectations of today and tomorrow’s fans.
The Cincinnati Open, the longest-running US ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tennis tournament still played in its city of origin, recently underwent a $260 million campus renovation and was named US ATP & WTA Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year. The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women's-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year for four consecutive years.
Beyond tennis, the partnership extends to the broader entertainment calendar at Credit One Stadium, which hosted nine days of world-class tennis and 22 concerts last year. Momentum is already building for 2026, with artists including Pitbull, Jelly Roll and Zac Brown Band on the slate.
“Our goal is to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for fans across every event and venue we operate,” said Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment. “SeatGeek gives us the technology and flexibility to bring our portfolio together in a more seamless way while continuing to elevate the standard for live sports and entertainment.”
Fans attending both tournaments and events at Credit One Stadium will benefit from SeatGeek’s intuitive, mobile-first ticketing experience. The platform makes it easy to discover events, compare seats using Deal Score, preview views before purchase and manage or transfer tickets in just a few taps. The platform also allows venues to highlight premium seating and hospitality options, so fans can find and unlock the full range of experiences each event has to offer. Day-of seamless mobile entry means less friction and more time enjoying the experience.
Behind the scenes, SeatGeek will serve as an intelligent operating system, connecting data across both properties to help each event sell smarter, run smoother and build deeper connections with fans over time.
"Beemok Sports & Entertainment has built something special, two of the most celebrated events in tennis along with world-class concert and event venues, operating with a shared vision and an uncompromising standard for the fan experience. That's exactly the kind of partner SeatGeek is built for,” said Russ D'Souza, Co-founder and President of Supply at SeatGeek. “Bringing our platform and intelligence to both properties gives us a unique opportunity to demonstrate what modern ticketing technology can do at the highest level of the sport.”
The partnership will roll out across BSE’s portfolio in phases. In July, SeatGeek will begin powering tickets for the Credit One Charleston Open, followed by the broader entertainment calendar at Credit One Stadium in January 2027. The Cincinnati Open and events at Lindner Family Tennis Center will transition to SeatGeek in January 2028, completing the full integration across both properties.
Star Live: Retrofitting Mothergrids In Legacy Venues
When the roof is the limiting factor: Retrofitting Mothergrids in Legacy venues
Today’s multi-use venues are under increasing pressure to maximise event density. Calendar gaps are lost revenue. Rapid changeover is no longer a bonus – it is expected.
But for many established venues, the constraint is not the pitch, the bowl, or the hospitality offer. It’s what’s above the stage area.
In the current touring landscape, roof capacity and ease of rigging are often the first criteria assessed during venue selection. If a venue cannot confidently demonstrate sufficient rigging capability in terms of capacity and feasibility, it may struggle to remain in contention for major touring productions.
Legacy assumptions vs modern demand
Many venue roofs were never designed with today’s touring demands in mind. In many cases, they were conceived purely for sport, with little consideration for concert rigging; in others, they were engineered for live events, but at a time when production loads were far lighter and less complex. Contemporary tours now bring together large-format LED walls, extensive dynamic lighting arrangements, powerful line array audio systems and broadcast infrastructure, creating loads that are not only heavier but far more concentrated.
In practical terms, this demands rigging systems that can transfer significant forces efficiently back to the primary structure. In many large sports venues, available strong points can be up to 12 metres (40 ft) apart and, in some cases, difficult to access. The challenge is no longer simply one of weight, but of how that load is safely and effectively transferred.
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Grass Valley La Liga Round-Up
Grass Valley has recently launched and completed a major live production deployment with NVP, a leading European media company specializing in live sports production, delivering a significant leap forward in image quality, production flexibility, and technological innovation for LALIGA broadcasts.
This deployment responds to LALIGA’s RFP, which prioritized maintaining leadership in broadcast production through modern technology and scalable workflows. In meeting that requirement, NVP and Grass Valley have implemented a camera and production system designed to enhance visual quality and support the scale of live match coverage.
The project supports the production of more than 760 matches per season across Spain’s top professional football divisions (LALIGA EA Sports and LALIGA HYPERMOTION) and marks a new benchmark for live football production at scale.
Founded in 2007, NVP has built a strong reputation delivering large-scale international sports productions for global broadcasters and production partners. Building on a long-standing collaboration, NVP developed its proposal in line with LALIGA’s RFP, focused on advancing innovation and premium image quality. With that objective, NVP selected Grass Valley to deliver camera systems and workflows designed to scale and evolve over time.
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Nou Mestalla Construction Continues Advancing
The Nou Mestalla continues progressing in its construction. The installation of the large roof is getting closer and closer and, today, new updates for its preparation can already be seen.
Currently, Valencia CF, together with FCC Construcción, is working on the assembly of this important structure that will cover the 70,044 seats that our new home will have from the summer of 2027.
The companies Horta Coslada and PFEIFER have already made considerable progress in the assembly of the auxiliary scaffolding for the installation of the traction ring cables, as well as in the stand protections for the deployment of the radial cables. In addition, progress is being made on the execution of the façade and the stair towers (the four in the north area and on the east side have been installed).
In recent weeks, progress has also been made on the roof support structure (‘bird nests’ on each pillar that pull and stretch the cables; the scaffolding and stand protections have been installed). At the same time, the compression rings have been assembled and the remaining pillars have been completed.
SMH Group Stadium IPTV System Installed By Uniguest
Founded in 1866, Chesterfield FC is one of England’s oldest football clubs and a central part of life in North Derbyshire. As the club worked to rebuild on the pitch and return to the Football League, attention also turned to improving the stadium experience for fans, partners and the wider community.
To facilitate this, the Club turned to Uniguest’s Sports Hub platform to transform matchday communication at the SMH Group Stadium, bringing Premier League-grade technology to a League Two environment.
“There are two sides to having a successful football club,” said Ashley Kirk, Chairman of Chesterfield FC. “There’s what happens on the pitch, but off it we knew there was investment needed in the ground. We wanted fans to feel proud of the stadium as well as the team.”
While the stadium itself was modern, digital communication across the venue had become outdated and difficult to manage. Content updates were manual, IPTV lacked flexibility and the club’s small internal team faced increasing pressure to keep systems running smoothly on matchdays.
Chesterfield FC deployed Uniguest Sports Hub across approximately 40 screens throughout the stadium, spanning concourses, hospitality lounges, offices and reception areas.
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Vernon Downs Lit Up By Lithonia
At Vernon Downs Racing in Oneida County, New York, consistent, high-quality lighting plays an important role in performance and the overall race-day experience, including visibility-related safety considerations. For Lithonia Lighting®, the challenge was clear: modernize an aging HID sports lighting system that was creating dark spots, glare, and operational strain – without requiring Vernon Downs to replace decades-old infrastructure.
By deploying the M3 Sports Lighting solution, Lithonia Lighting delivered a comprehensive LED retrofit that transformed visibility on the track, improved broadcast quality, reduced maintenance demands, and unlocked new opportunities for fan engagement – all while integrating seamlessly with existing poles and wiring.
“This is the best I have ever seen it,” said Leslie DeLorenzo, Mutel Manager, with more than 30 years at Vernon Downs. “I started as a parimutuel clerk punching tickets, so I’m well aware of the lighting here at the track.”
Addressing Visibility and Safety Challenges
Prior to the retrofit, inconsistent light levels created visible dark patches and glare conditions across portions of the track, affecting driver confidence, horse behavior, and safety conditions. Glare from outdated fixtures further complicated visibility, particularly during night races. Vernon Downs officials also had increasing concerns after safety conditions impacted race operations.
“We had an incident last year where we had to move our post time because they didn’t feel they were safe,” continued DeLorenzo, describing an experience at Vernon Downs before the lighting upgrade. “So that got us the new lights, and they haven’t complained about safety since.”
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Elation Lighting USA Round-Up
From historic arenas to next generation builds, lighting in North American sports venues is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. Recent upgrades at some of the country’s most prestigious arenas—Intuit Dome, Crypto.com Arena, American Airlines Center, and United Center—highlight a broader trend: venues are rethinking not just how they illuminate the game, but how lighting shapes the entire live experience.
Increasingly at the center of these modernisation efforts is Elation, a lighting manufacturer that has steadily built momentum in the arena sector by aligning its technology with the evolving demands of live sports presentation and broadcast, while maintaining the flexibility to support a wide range of arena events. While each installation is unique, a clear pattern has emerged: venues are not simply upgrading in-game and house lighting—they are investing in flexible, future-ready systems that entertain and elevate fan engagement, redefining what fans expect from the live sports experience.
Experience-Driven Design
For some time now, the role of lighting in arenas has grown beyond simple illumination. Today, it is evolving further into a core storytelling tool, integrating with video, audio, and architectural elements to create a cohesive, immersive, and engaging environment.
This is particularly evident at Intuit Dome, one of the most technologically advanced arenas in the world, where the lighting system, provided by sales and integration firm JRLX, Inc, was conceived as part of a wider technological ecosystem to work in harmony with video, audio, and interactive elements. Rather than relying on traditional ‘lights out’ moments, the design supports a continuous visual narrative, integrating with the venue’s circular Halo LED scoreboard and seat-based fan-engagement features for a more captivating, theatrical experience.
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Meyer Sound Upgrade Audio At California Memorial Stadium
California Memorial Stadium at the University of California, Berkeley, has completed a comprehensive audio upgrade featuring a new Meyer Sound ULTRA™ family system. The design elevates the game-day experience for fans, athletes, and the broader campus community while continuing a long partnership between Cal Athletics and Meyer Sound.
Opened in 1923, California Memorial Stadium is a Berkeley landmark and one of college football’s most scenic venues, framed by the Berkeley Hills and overlooking San Francisco Bay. The stadium was rededicated in 2012 following a major seismic retrofit that preserved its historic facade while modernizing its infrastructure for future generations of fans.
The new sound system, designed with the MAPP 3D™ system design and prediction tool and supplied by Sound Image, a Clair Global brand, replaces an earlier Meyer Sound installation with a fully modernized distributed system built around ULTRA family loudspeakers and 750-LFC™ low-frequency control elements. The result is more consistent coverage, greater low-end impact, and a more immersive experience across all seating tiers. “We’ve partnered with Meyer Sound for many years, going back well before the 2012 seismic retrofit of the stadium,” says Kurt Sakasegawa, building systems manager for Cal Athletics. “This new system builds on that foundation and really raises the bar for clarity and power.”
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FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre launch upgraded online platform
FIBA's Equipment & Venue Centre has announced a digital transformation of its approval services, launching a comprehensive digital catalogue designed to facilitate the procurement process for the global basketball community, including National Federations, leagues, clubs, venue owners and facility managers.
This upgraded platform provides an intuitive, searchable interface for all FIBA Approved products and the companies that produce them, categorizing the industry-renowned quality program into 18 hardware and seven software product categories.
The initiative ensures that stakeholders can effortlessly identify FIBA Approved basketball equipment, 3x3 and outdoor equipment, as well as FIBA Approved software technology that has been independently tested based on the rigorous technical standards required for different levels of international and domestic play.
ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY AND COMPLIANCE
The new digital catalogue marks a significant step forward in transparency. For the first time, users can instantly filter products by Competition Level (Levels 1 or Level 2), ensuring that facility investments align with the specific requirements of the events they host, from FIBA Basketball World Cups to local tournaments.
DIRECT CONNECTIVITY
Beyond product listings, each of FIBA's Equipment & Venue Centre partner companies now benefits from a dedicated, high-visibility space on FIBA's institutional website. These digital spaces allow partners to present their full portfolio of FIBA Approved products, links to company online promotions, and provide direct contact details for potential buyers. This feature has been designed to simplify the process and make it easier for partners and buyers to connect directly.
Bart Prinssen, Head of FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre said: "This digital evolution reflects FIBA's commitment to innovation and the professionalization of our Approval Program, serving even better the basketball industry with quality and visibility."
"Our ambition goes beyond being a service provider. From introducing the outdoor hardware program in 2021 to elevating software technology approval through cutting-edge testing equipment and protocols, we aim to provide the go-to global networking platform for hardware and software suppliers to connect with National Federations, leagues, and teams. Ultimately, we are proposing an integrated roadmap for the basketball industry to drive meaningful innovation across the sport."
The FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre plays a central role in setting global quality standards for equipment and technology used in basketball games, such as balls, backstop units, and flooring, as well as data, tracking and automated video technologies.