Startups · 17 Apr 2026 · US
ATN Week in Review: Gyms Embrace AI Personal Training
New York Sports Club and Vasa Fitness launched first-of-their-kind AI personal training apps, signaling a new era in how gyms leverage artificial intelligence.
Fan & Venue news · North America
Broadcast & Streaming · 16 Apr 2026 · US
Verizon Readies Robust Network Infrastructure Plans for FIFA World Cup 2026
As preparations ramp up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Verizon has outlined a sweeping connectivity and infrastructure initiative that will underpin broadcast operations, fan engagement, and venue communications across
Broadcast & Streaming · 15 Apr 2026 · US
NBA Playoffs 2026: Prime Vision, Prime Insights Offer New Data-Driven Experiences for NBA Fans
Prime Video Sports’ NBA Playoffs coverage, which includes the entire SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament and select first and second-round Playoff game, will continue to leverage technology to enhance the viewing
Analytics & AI · 15 Apr 2026 · US
NFL Media and Next Gen Stats Launch ‘Ask NFL IQ’ AI Interface
NFL Media and Next Gen Stats have announced the launch of Ask NFL IQ, a sophisticated artificial intelligence chat feature designed to streamline how fans consume complex football analytics.
Partnerships · 14 Apr 2026 · US
NAB 2026: Daktronics to Exhibit with Grass Valley
Daktronics, will exhibit at NAB Show 2026 in partnership with Grass Valley at Booth C2408, Las Vegas Convention Center, April 19–22. Daktronics will showcase a 1.2mm COB (Chip On Board)
Fan & Venue · 9 Apr 2026 · US
MLB Launches MLB Clubhouse, a Youth-Focused Content Platform on YouTube
Major League Baseball has announced the launch of MLB Clubhouse, a youth-focused content platform on YouTube featuring original series covering baseball and softball for younger audiences. The platform launches with
Analytics & AI · 9 Apr 2026 · US
NFL and AWS Integrate AI Assistant into NFL IQ Analytics Platform
The NFL and AWS have added an AI assistant to NFL IQ, an analytics platform powered by Amazon QuickSight, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The assistant allows fans to
Fan & Venue · 8 Apr 2026 · US
Strava Gets In on the Pet Wellness Boom
Social fitness app Strava is making moves including allowing owners to track activities with their pets and partnering with pet food brand Iams.
Broadcast & Streaming · 8 Apr 2026 · US
At 2026 SVG College Summit, PMY Group’s Mike Bonner To Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look at Videoboard Operations for Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Tournaments
Joining a loaded program at the 2026 SVG College Summit (May 27-28, Atlanta) will be a presentation taking attendees behind the scenes of the production and operation on the in-venue videoboard operations
Broadcast & Streaming · 7 Apr 2026 · US
NBA, ‘Enjoy Basketball’ To Produce Live Game Altcast, Enjoy the NBA Trivia Show as Part of New Multi-Platform Collab
The NBA and Enjoy Basketball, the digital media company co-founded by YouTube creator Kenny Beecham, have announced a collaboration that includes an original trivia series, an alternate telecast, and NBA
Partnerships · 6 Apr 2026 · US
Top stories from week ending 4/3/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS Mariners partner with Amazon to turn T-Mobile Park videoboard into “World’s Largest Fire TV” The Seattle Mariners have partnered with Amazon to integrate the Fire TV platform into the centerfield videoboard at T-Mobile Park, creating what the companies say is the world’s…
Broadcast & Streaming · 3 Apr 2026 · US
Peacock Debuts Its New Vertical-Video Experience for Live NBA Games on Monday
NBC’s new Live Vertical Video experience for NBA games on Peacock. will premier on Monday during NBC Sports’ coverage of the New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks game (7pm ET).
Fan & Venue · 2 Apr 2026 · US
The Digital Diamond: How Wi-Fi is powering the next era of the fan experience at Oracle Park
While baseball remains timeless, the venues it is played in are increasingly powered by network platforms built for a generation that thinks digital first. That dynamic was on full display at the San Francisco Giants annual Media Day, where Oracle Park demonstrated how an iconic ballpark must…
Broadcast & Streaming · 31 Mar 2026 · US
ViewLift and MyOutdoorTV Launch Conversational AI Search
ViewLift and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) have announced the launch of ViewLift Conversational AI Search on the MyOutdoorTV platform. The feature enables natural language search across MOTV’s library of hunting, fishing, and
Fan & Venue · 27 Mar 2026 · US
SVG GameDay, Ep. 9: Chicago Cubs’ Chris Simonson – Flying the W at Wrigley Field
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
Analytics & AI · 23 Mar 2026 · US
MLB, Google Cloud Debut AI-Powered, Real-Time Game Analysis With ‘Scout Insights’ in MLB Gameday
MLB has partnered with Google Cloud on a new AI-powered feature — dubbed Scout Insights — in the MLB Gameday pitch-by-pitch viewing experience available through the league’s app. Built with
Fan & Venue · 23 Mar 2026 · US
Top stories from week ending 3/20/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS PPG Paints Arena deploys 6 GHz Wi-Fi network to boost fan connectivity PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh has rolled out a new 6 GHz Wi-Fi network designed to handle high-density connectivity during concerts and Pittsburgh Penguins games. The upgrade includes roughly 500 access…
Fan & Venue · 20 Mar 2026 · US
MLB Names Polymarket Exclusive Prediction Market Exchange Partner and Signs Agreement with CFTC to Establish Integrity Framework
Major League Baseball (MLB) has named Polymarket as its Official Prediction Market Exchange and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding prediction market
Broadcast & Streaming · 19 Mar 2026 · US
Upgrade to NCAA March Madness Live App Expands Multi-Game Viewing, Enhances Second-Screen Experience
New features across mobile, connected devices, and automotive platforms underscore continued evolution of the tournament’s direct-to-consumer experience As the First Round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
Broadcast & Streaming · 17 Mar 2026 · US
DIRECTV Adds Multiview and Sports Central Features Ahead of NCAA Tournament
DirecTV is introducing several new viewing features, including a multi-screen “March Madness Mix” channel and an updated Sports Central mobile app hub, ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.