NEP Delivers Wimbledon 2026 And Announces New Multi-Year Broadcast Services Agreement
NEP Europe has announced the successful delivery of broadcast services for The Championships, Wimbledon 2026, alongside a new multi-year agreement with Wimbledon Broadcast Services (WBS) as a broadcast services provider.
Supporting this year's production, NEP is delivering a full range of technical services from across the content supply chain to deliver the host broadcast feed to every rightsholder worldwide. Under the agreement, NEP will continue as the broadcast technical services provider for future Championships, extending its longstanding relationship with WBS. Together, the organizations continue to evolve the host broadcast operation through expanded IP-based production, streamlined workflows and enhanced orchestration with NEP's TFC broadcast control system.
Supporting this year's production, NEP is delivering a full range of technical services from across the content supply chain to deliver the host broadcast feed to every rightsholder worldwide.
Integrated technical services powering The Championships, Wimbledon 2026
The 2026 deployment expands the use of SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure across The Championships grounds, with NEP's TFC broadcast control system serving as the central orchestration layer that coordinates workflows across the production. Together, they enable more agile production workflows, streamline replay operations and provide more efficient deployment of engineering and production resources.
Supporting the production are two IP-powered UHD HDR outside broadcast units, a large-scale IP flypack serving 11 production galleries and seven automated courts, and an integrated workflow featuring more than 150 cameras, 32 EVS replay servers, NEP's MediaBank media asset management solution, graphics, quality control and new video review capabilities.
Specialty camera solutions expand court coverage
NEP's AI-powered Tr-ACE robotic camera system continues to enhance tennis coverage, providing automated capture across Courts 4–7 and 9–11 while enabling a single operator to manage complete on-court coverage. For the first time, Centre Court and No.1 Court also feature NEP's Nucleus camera system, delivering ultra-high-quality 4K super slow-motion images that bring fans even closer to the action.
Creative Technology enhances the onsite spectator experience
Creative Technology (CT), NEP Group's live events solutions division, is delivering one of the largest visual technology deployments at The Championships, with 74 LED displays installed across multiple venues, including the iconic Henman Hill. CT also manages live content production for public viewing areas, helping create an engaging spectator experience throughout the grounds.
The new multi-year agreement provides a platform for NEP and WBS to continue advancing the host broadcast operation through new technologies, evolving workflows and continued innovation. As The Championships, Wimbledon 2026 continues at The All England Lawn Tennis Club through Sunday, 12 July, NEP Europe is proud to support Wimbledon Broadcast Services in delivering host broadcast coverage to audiences around the world.
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