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NEP Group has launched NEP Platform, a new software orchestration system that unifies the deployment of critical, multi-vendor production applications within a single, secure interface. With NEP Platform, capabilities can be added
Austadiums has bolstered its position as Australia's premier sports event aggregator, announcing the addition of full-season fixtures for the nation’s leading state league competitions.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has renewed its multi-year partnership with U-NEXT, a video streaming platform in Japan. Under the agreement, U-NEXT will remain the exclusive home of all PFL
TNA Wrestling and Eurosport India have entered into a multi-year exclusive programming agreement set to begin in July 2027. Eurosport India is a sports channel operated by Warner Bros. Discovery
The broadcast-technology provider’s unified strategy proves pivotal during 14-day domestic, global tournament After nearly two straight weeks of day-into-night baseball action, the World Baseball Classic will crown a new king
Hockey New Zealand has officially partnered with the mobile app CoachMate to digitise its coaching resources, providing a streamlined support system for the thousands of volunteers who underpin the sport across Aotearoa.
The broadcast-technology provider’s TFC platform helps keep both TOUR Studios and the TV compound running smoothly The PLAYERS Championship has seen interest in golf spike after its early-season West Coast
NBC has a crew of more than 400 onsite and is working closely with former corporate sibling Golf Channel and with NEP Group NBC Sports is on hand for THE
The world of sports content creation technology is advancing faster than ever as concepts like cloud-based production, generative AI, and automated production continue to mature. Join us for a panel
Japanese esports organisation Crazy Raccoon has revealed its Overwatch esports roster for 2026. Seven players, which includes a mixture of new and returning names, will represent the organisation in the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) circuit this season. Since the start of 2026, two new players…
VCT Americas first seed FURIA and EMEA side Gentle Mates have become the first Playoffs contestants to be eliminated from VALORANT Masters Santiago. The two teams were sent home by BBL Esports (EMEA) and All Gamers (China), respectively, with both organisations remaining in the running for the…
Chinese esports organisation JD Gaming is the last team to qualify for First Stand, the first international tournament on the 2026 League of Legends esports calendar. The team locked its qualification after advancing to the grand final of the LPL Split 1 Playoffs, and will head to São Paulo…
Yesterday’s second playoff day at VALORANT Masters Santiago saw regional first seeds BBL Esports (EMEA) and All Gamers (China) record opening match losses. Meanwhile, reigning VALORANT Champions winner NRG and fellow Americas team G2 Esports will next face off against Paper Rex and Nongshim…
The Honor of Kings Major League Committee has announced that it will be making changes to the 2026 Major League Spring. According to a statement released online, teams Astar Esports, Alpha7 Esports, and Leviatán will not compete in the tournament due to “uncertainty around connecting flights.” On…
French esports organisation Team Vitality has announced its exit from the StarCraft II esports scene after two years. The organisation entered the real-time strategy (RTS) title in 2024, recruiting four South Korean players to compete in high-profile tournaments. In a video posted on social media…
Chinese esports organisation Top Esports has confirmed an ongoing investigation surrounding its League of Legends LPL player Yang ‘naiyou‘ Zijian. According to an official statement posted on the team’s Weibo account, Top Esports’ jungler is currently under investigation following ‘unusual…
Korean League of Legends competition LCK has announced a new partnership with North American personal care brand Gillette. Even though the scope of the collaboration and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Gillette will be joining ahead of the start of the LCK 2026 season, which is set…
The network aims for a uniform production while accommodating tech differences in stadiums in Miami, Houston, San Juan, and Tokyo The sport of baseball returns to the global stage as
As the Marvel Rivals Ignite scene prepares for a year packed with qualifiers and LAN tournaments, various organisations have adjusted their rosters for the 2026 season. This year has seen partnerships form, new players enter the scene, old organisations return for another run, and more. Esports…
As part of its strategy to deliver flexible and scalable media solutions, NEP Europe, part of NEP Group, has redesigned an outside broadcast (OB) unit to help broadcasters and rightsholders
