What to expect in 2025: Ten sports broadcasting predictions By George Bevir
Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 15:31
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From AI-driven production and cloud-based workflows to multiview streaming and the push for sustainability, 2025 is poised to be a transformative year where technology, personalisation, and competition could redefine the industry. Industry leaders share insights into the trends and technologies set to shape the next chapter of live sports broadcasting.
In 2025, one thing is certain; the sports broadcasting landscape is again set to be a battleground between established broadcasters and digital newcomers. But as bidding wars intensify, it's uncertain whether traditional broadcasters will stage a comeback, or streaming powerhouses like Apple and Netflix will secure the upper hand with exclusive rights. Only time will tell, but the fact that many of us watched the NFL on Netflix this holiday season certainly makes things interesting.
James Rivers, Imagine Communications, solutions engineer
Read more https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/traditional-broadcasters-v-streamers-where-the-live-sports-battleground-stands-according-to-imagine-communications/
While the industry has begun transitioning to IP-based infrastructures, many broadcasters remain heavily invested in SDI systems. For these customers, a phased approach to IP adoption is essential. Technologies with an IP backbone that also support existing SDI infrastructure are enabling a gradual transition, allowing broadcasters to maximise their current investments while progressively adopting new capabilities in 2025, we expect to see continued investment in solutions that bridge SDI and IP workflows, providing broadcasters with the tools they need to evolve without overhauling their entire infrastructure at once.
S bastien Verlaine, EVS, senior brand & corporate communications manager
Read more https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/facing-the-future-evs-shares-the-four-trends-shaping-video-production-and-broadcast-technology/
If 2024 was the year AI became essential, 2025 is the year it becomes the norm. AI-powered production is only going to get smarter and more widely adopted. We'll see systems that adjust dynamically to the pace of a game, weather conditions, and even the tone of the crowd. It's not just about capturing the action anymore - it's about enhancing the story in real time.Beyond the game itself, AI will take on tasks like creating personalised highlights and analysing data to predict trends. This will make it easier for broadcasters to deliver the kind of content fans crave, faster than ever before.
Patrik Olsson, Spiideo, co-founder and CEO
Read more https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/sports-broadcasting-in-2024-how-ai-is-changing-the-game-and-whats-next-for-2025-according-to-spiideo/
As the sports broadcasting industry heads into 2025, the focus shifts from the technological trials and breakthroughs of major events in 2024 to consolidating these innovations into sustainable, scalable practices 2025 is set to see a deeper embrace of software-defined broadcasting, a shift from hardware-dependent workflows to software-centric approaches. This offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling productions to scale infrastructure dynamically, share costs, and sustain operations. Technologies such as IP networks and software solutions, are now essential for improving efficiency across platforms.
Norbert Paquet, Sony Europe, head of live production
Read more https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/practice-makes-perfect-sony-on-why-2025-will-be-a-year-of-consolidation/
Personalisation reached new heights in 2024 with the rise of multiview streaming, a feature allowing fans to control their viewing experience through multiple camera angles, customised audio feeds, or simultaneous game streams. NBA League Pass's multiview functionality, launched in 2024, was lauded for its intuitive interface as consumer demand for interactivity grows, multiview technology will likely expand further in 2025, driving broadcasters to adopt and refine these features multiview capabilities will become standard across major broadcasters and streaming platforms, offering fans an unprecedented level of control over their viewing experiences.
Jean-Christophe Pineault, Mediakind sports sales manager
Read more https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/live-sports-technology-in-2024-mediakind-on-personalisation-quality-and-the-road-to-2025/
The sustainability imperative will drive further changes in 2025. Remote production will become more sophisticated, with distributed teams collaborating across continents. This approach not only reduces carbon footprints but also allows organisations to access global talent pools more effectively. One challenge that remains is skills development. The industry needs to invest in training to ensure broadcast engineers are comfortable with IT concepts like networking and virtualisation. This transition from traditional broadcast engineering to IT-based systems represents perhaps the biggest cultural shift our industry has seen.
Russell Johnson, Hitomi Broadcast director
Read more https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/from-sdi-to-ip-the-evolution-of-live-sports-broadcasting-from-hitomis-point-of-view/
As more broadcasters and leagues lean into cloud-based media pipelines in 2025, not only will they be able to cut down on physical gear and travel costs, but they'll also unlock a wealth of new engagement and entertainment possibilities. They can produce traditional and alternate programming at scale for a differentiated offering that adds new value for fans. It will also become easier for them to leverage cloud-based technology, like artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML), to further evolve experiences.
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What to expect in 2025: Ten sports broadcasting predictions By George Bevir 
