Esports · 10 Oct 2026 · Global
Astralis’ First LAN Title Since 2019 Precedes Roster Shake-Up
Astralis roster change sees HooXi and jabbi benched after the team’s first LAN title since 2019, with two possible signings unconfirmed.
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Esports · 9 Oct 2026 · CN
G2, Vitality advance through contrasting Shanghai quarter-finals
G2 and Vitality advance in the Champions Shanghai upper bracket after wins, while 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce drop into the lower bracket.
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · US
Banana Ball TV Caps Record Season With Supersized Banana Bowl Production in DC
Since debuting in 2020, Banana Ball has gone from viral curiosity to selling out MLB ballparks and NFL stadiums, drawing millions on national TV, and building a supersize social-media following.
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · US
NAB NY 2026: Calrec To Debut Type RT Console and Apex M6
Calrec will exhibit at NAB Show New York (Booth 444, Javits Center, October 21-22), making the U.S. debut of its Type RT compact console and Apex M6 modular I/O platform
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · DE
Season Enhancements: Bundesliga on Platinum Matches and Maximizing Offerings
The Bundesliga took steps last season to bring its broadcast rights holders better access to players, new presentation positions, and more content. With the 2025/26 season marking the start of
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · Global
VVC Adoption Advances as Mobile Hardware Support Expands
Versatile Video Coding is moving closer to mainstream deployment as smartphone manufacturers, semiconductor suppliers, and streaming providers address the hardware and ecosystem dependencies that have slowed adoption of the codec.
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · DE
Drones, Data and Localization: More Innovation for the New Bundesliga Season
After a raft of broadcast innovations took centre stage in the 2025/26 season, the Bundesliga has more in the pipeline for 2026/27. This season, the league and its host broadcast
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · DE
Boosting the Broadcast: Bundesliga’s Referee Camera and Man of the Match Evolution
For the 2026-27 season, Germany’s Bundesliga is enhancing two innovations that were originally introduced to its output last season: the referee POV camera and the fan engagement voting feature ‘Man
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · US
National Duals Invitational Championship to Air on ESPN December 13
The National Duals Invitational championship match will air on ESPN on Sunday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. CT from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 27 preliminary duals on
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · ES
RTVE Selects Ateme TITAN Edge for Satellite Contribution on New Production Units
Ateme has announced that RTVE, Spain’s public broadcaster, has selected its TITAN Edge platform for satellite contribution on three new transportable production units. System integrator Broad Service designed and delivered
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · Global
ATSC Approves B2X System Discovery and Signaling Candidate Standard
ATSC has announced the approval of a Candidate Standard for its Broadcast-to-Everything (B2X) initiative. S44-2-002r6, “B2X System Discovery and Signaling,” has been approved by ATSC Technology Group 3 for public
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · Global
DTM, TV Skyline, and Riedel Deploy Private 5G for Onboard Camera Transmission
Riedel Communications has announced the deployment of its Easy5G private 5G platform as the primary transmission system for onboard camera signals in the DTM racing series, developed in collaboration with
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · US
NAB NY 2026: Ikegami To Demonstrate UHK-X700VN and Product Range
Ikegami will exhibit at NAB Show New York (Booth 708, Javits Center, October 21-22), demonstrating the UHK-X700VN camera and several other products. UHK-X700VN The UHK-X700VN is built on the UHK-X700
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · DE
AI Paving the Way to Multi-Language Bundesliga World Feeds in New PoC
The Bundesliga has announced a technology trial using artificial intelligence (AI) for live multi-language commentary on matches, following a proof of concept which ran at the recent Supercup 2026. Viewers
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · Global
SPORTEL Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
The SPORTEL Awards 2026 official selection has been announced, with 26 works across seven categories selected from more than 150 entries. Winners will be announced October 19 at the Grimaldi
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Oct 2026 · FR
CRD Audiovisuel Deploys LiveU LU900Q for Tour de France Coverage
LiveU has announced that CRD Audiovisuel used the LU900Q intelligent production unit with built-in LiveU IQ (LIQ) connectivity to deliver live content from the start of each stage at the
Fan & Venue · 9 Oct 2026 · US
SVG GameDay, Ep. 34: U.S. Soccer’s Theresa Matthews — Building Excitement for the Stars & Stripes
In-venue and creative video staffers at the professional and collegiate level have one major thing in common: the intensity and attention to detail ramps up during a live event. What
Esports · 9 Oct 2026 · US
Yandex Secure Top-Three Finish With PARIVISION Reverse Sweep
Yandex reverse-swept PARIVISION 2-1 at BLAST Slam VIII to reach the upper-bracket final, securing a Top 3 finish, US$135,000 and a day of rest.
News · 9 Oct 2026 · Global
Chris Ober, FOX Sports Teammate to Remember, Loses Long Cancer Battle at 46
Christoffer Aaron “Chris” Ober, a longtime and beloved member of FOX Sports’ remote production crews who worked on many of the network’s biggest events, died peacefully on Oct. 1, following
Partnerships · 9 Oct 2026 · Global
Major League Rugby Extends ESPN Broadcast Partnership Through 2027 Season
North America’s premier rugby competition has secured a media extension, announcing that its broadcast and streaming partnership with ESPN has been officially prolonged through the 2027 Major League Rugby season.