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EBU & Eurovision Services secure long-term agreement for sports broadcasting

23 December 2024
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Eurovision Services and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have finalized a long-term agreement that reinforces their collaboration and ensures continuity in delivering high-quality sports coverage to EBU Members.

Under this agreement, Eurovision Services will continue to provide the trusted services that EBU Members have relied on for decades, ensuring seamless coordination, with operational support, and a dedicated helpdesk. This partnership will support the delivery of thousands of hours of coverage across Winter and Summer sports, cycling, and other major events.

The agreement introduces high quality and hitless Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) distribution, a key step forward in meeting evolving delivery methods. Eurovision Services will also deliver this content to the Eurovision Sports streaming platform, a strategic EBU initiative designed to complement and support Members’ existing sports coverage. These developments demonstrate a commitment to innovation and progress, ensuring all Members are supported in the best possible way, from satellite to IP.

Glen Killane, Executive Director, EBU Sport said: “This agreement demonstrates our mutual commitment to upholding the exceptional standards of service that EBU Members rely on and trust. It reinforces our dedication to improving value for money for our members and providing innovation, collaboration, and ensuring access to the tools and support they need to succeed in an ever-evolving media landscape.”

Fabien Robineau, Chief Commercial Officer, Eurovision Services said: “We look forward to continuing our work with the EBU to support Members in delivering exceptional sports programming worldwide.”

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Lyndsey Clark

Communications Officer

clark@ebu.ch