The Challenge

Sky Sports required next-generation outside broadcast (OB) and remote production facilities capable of delivering premium live coverage for Premier League matches while improving the production’s sustainability and crew experience.

• Enhance production flexibility

• Enable advanced remote production workflows

• Improve sustainability performance across mobile facilities

• Create a more comfortable and efficient working environment for production teams

NEP Solutions

As the leader in next-generation mobile production solutions, NEP Europe designed and launched new state-of-the-art OB units—named Nucleus 1 & 2 and Era 1 & 2—and remote production facilities purpose-built for Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage. The new fleet combines cutting-edge technology, scalable IP infrastructure and improved environmental performance:

• Units designed for UHD/HDR coverage and centralized workflows

• IP-enabled infrastructure using NEP’s TFC solution for greater flexibility and scalability

• Energy-efficient systems to reduce environmental impact

• Enhanced ergonomic layouts and upgraded crew welfare facilities

• Greener production practices

The Results

• High-quality, flexible coverage for the world’s most-watched sports league, with a cumulative global audience in the billions

• Expanded remote production capabilities across UK sports broadcasting

• Reduced environmental footprint through more sustainable design

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