National Sports Broadcaster Perspectives: What to Expect in Production in 2026

National Sports Broadcaster Perspectives: What to Expect in Production in 2026Leaders from ESPN, FOX Sports, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery share their prospects for the new yearBy SVG Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:02 pm

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2026 is an even year, and historically, that means one thing: a very busy time for the world of sports.

This could, arguably, be the biggest year ever, as there is not only a Winter Olympics but the largest World Cup ever happening right here in North America. Toss in new rights deals, new technology, and new demands and it all adds up to new challenges and opportunities.

In this exclusive panel discussion, leaders from national sports networks discuss their plans for 2026 and what they are keeping their eye on this new year.

This conversation features:

Chris Brown, WBD, VP, Technology and Operations

Dennis Cleary Jr., ESPN, Senior Director, Remote Production Operations

Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG U.S. Chairman

Jonathan Mussman, Netflix, VP of Production

Watch now on SVG PLAY:

This conversation was hosted at the SVG Summit in New York City on Dec. 16 and was moderated by Jeff Jacobs, SVP and Head of Production for NEP Group. It features welcoming remarks by Gerard J. Hall, Founder and CEO of SMT.

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