The Challenge

As a streaming-first rights holder, DAZN required a highly scalable broadcast model for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

• Support concurrent live matches across multiple host cities

• Enable REMI (remote integration) production workflows

• Provide high-bandwidth, low-latency IP signal transport

• Ensure redundancy and real-time monitoring across distributed sites

• Integrate centralized production hubs with venue-based acquisition

NEP’s Solution

NEP deployed an IP-native, REMI-enabled production architecture designed to support DAZN’s global streaming strategy, connecting mobile units and the venues with centralized production operations.

• SMPTE ST 2110-based IP workflows to enable flexible signal routing

• Centralized REMI production galleries supported multiple simultaneous matches

• High-capacity fiber and managed IP transport between venues and production hubs

• Redundant signal paths with real-time network operations monitoring

• Scalable replay, graphics and audio workflows integrated into centralized control rooms

Technology Highlights

NEP’s production model treated the tournament as a unified IP ecosystem rather than isolated venue productions. Our teams collaborated across North America and Europe to coordinate and align engineering standards, network management and production workflows for a seamless global football production. Highlights included:

• IP-based signal aggregation supporting multi-match scalability

• Integrated tally, monitoring and control data within the IP fabric

• Optimized bandwidth management for streaming-first distribution

• Reduced on-site footprint through centralized technical operations

The Results

• Reliable, low-latency live delivery for a global streaming audience

• Efficient centralized production reducing operational footprint

• Scalable architecture supporting tournament expansion

• Positioned DAZN with future-ready IP production infrastructure

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