SAN DIEGO, CALIF.—Sony Electronics said it pulled off a successful 4K live stream of a sporting event, and in this case, the “first live North American soccer broadcast in 4K by Univision Deportes.” The match was Feb. 10, and previously reported as being produced in 4K, but not live-streamed to specially equipped Sony TV sets.

These events were said to be streamed live in 4K by leveraging the NeuLion Digital Platform and delivered over-the-top to Sony 4K HDR Ultra HD TVs with integrated NeuLion 4K streaming SDKs. The TVs were viewable to exclusive audiences at locations in Florida, New York and California. These events, which commenced earlier this year, will continue through the summer, Sony said.

Univision Deportes produced the event in 4K for a friendly match between Mexico’s National Team and Senegal, which took place at Marlins Park in Miami Feb. 10. It was streamed live exclusively to the Sony 4K HDR NeuLion SDK sets. OTT specialist NeuLion and global remote production provider NEP partnered with Univision Deportes to deliver the 4K live stream.

Univision Deportes has more 4K events coming up this year, including producing the final of the Copa America Centerio in 4K.

Sony said it expects the selection of 4K content to grow. It support this event on the professional as well as the consumer side. More than 20 Sony professional 4K HDC-4300 cameras were used to capture the match. NEP’s 4K mobile unit contained numerous Sony production monitors and edit stations, alongside the NeuLion real-time encoding and streaming platform. Delivery of the live match was powered by NeuLion’s end-to-end content management and distribution technology.

Sony is embracing advanced TV display technology in the form of UHD resolution and high-dynamic range technology. It noted that Amazon Video is the first to provide HDR content, Netflix was the first to roll out 4K, and intends to launch HDR content as well. The Japanese electronics giant also said its newer HDR UHDTVs will support Ultra, an app from Sony Pictures that will provide HDR 4K content on demand. The app is planned for a launch later this year. 

MEXICO CITY—After ESPN Deportes unveiled its new digs for its production of “SportsCenter” last month, the station has now debuted a new 2,690-sq. foot production facility in Mexico City. The four new studios will house ESPN Deportes’ “Futbol Picante,” “Futbol Center,” “Golpe a Golpe,” Los Capitanes,” and “NFL Live” in addition to “SportsCenter.”

With an updated design, the new fully-equipped production center is designed for 24/7 broadcasting of programming and multiplatform content. The facility can handle both existing media formats as well as easily adjust to future standards.

Several sets make up the four studios, with the ability to change the design of the set with a touch of a button. Features for some sets include a curve HD screen, a multi-screen display and touchscreen monitor, and the ability to use different sets simultaneously.

ESPN Deportes’ Mexico City facility serves Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S., Mexico and Central America.

MEXICO CITY—The Super Bowl has become a global event, and to make sure that the NFL’s growing Hispanic fanbase has a Spanish-language option for Super Bowl 50, CBS and the NFL have reached an agreement with ESPN Deportes to broadcast the game in Spanish. This is the first Super Bowl telecast for ESPN Deportes.

The network has been presenting weekly “Monday Night Football” games to its viewers throughout the regular season, and will also broadcast Wild Card Playoff games and the Pro Bowl. The network has also featured news and information coverage with “NFL Live” and “NFL Esta Noche.”

Leading up to the big game, ESPN Deportes will present week-long multimedia coverage starting on Feb. 1. There will also be a 90-minute pregame special and a postgame special on Super Bowl Sunday. This will all lead to the broadcast of the game, which will be covered by ESPN Deportes’ “Monday Night Football” commentators Alvaro Martin, former NFL kicker Raul Allegre and sideline reporter John Sutcliffe.

Super Bowl 50 will take place at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. ET. CBS will have the main broadcast.

MEXICO CITY—ESPN Deportes has some new digs, as the Spanish-language channel premiered its new four-studio production facility in Mexico City on Monday, Dec. 7, with a broadcast of “SportsCenter,” following the “Monday Night Football” game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins.

The new studio was developed with identical technology and look-and-feel of other editions of “SportsCenter.” The studio is designed to enhance the presentation of content and increase engagement.

The facility features two sets that can be used simultaneously and a curved 538-sq. foot HD screen and light design. It also features a video feed technology for increased branding opportunities.

ESPN Deportes will air its edition of “SportsCenter” from its new set three times a day, with two additional airings on the weekends; it will also be used for coverage of major events. The Mexico City-produced “SportsCenter” airs in Mexico, Central America and in the U.S. on ESPN Deportes.