NEP Produces NFL International Series Broadcasts
The broadcasting company handles production logistics for NFL games hosted across international cities this season.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Football
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NEP is managing broadcast production services for the NFL International Series, overseeing games across various global locations. The company successfully produced recent matchups in cities including Rio de Janeiro and Paris.
Why it matters
By maintaining consistent production environments and utilizing specialized flypack kits, NEP ensures broadcast continuity for the NFL's global audience. This logistical approach allows the network to keep production crews and technical setups intact between international events.
The Melbourne NFL production utilized 54 cameras and processed approximately 25,000 ST 2110 flows. NEP has secured all six scheduled European NFL games for the current season.
The players
NEP
This global broadcast production company provides technical services and infrastructure for major sporting events and television networks.
NFL
The National Football League is the premier professional American football organization that manages international series games.
ESPN
This major sports broadcasting network holds rights to five of the current season's European NFL games.
Fox
This American television network is responsible for the production of one of the current season's European NFL games.
The details
NEP employs TFC-powered flypack kits and double drivers to manage the rapid transport of equipment between venues while maintaining consistent 59.94 frame rates. This standardized workflow is designed to prevent the need for crews to start from scratch at every new international location.
Timeline
September 10, 2026: NFL game hosted at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
September 27, 2026: Ravens versus Cowboys game in Rio de Janeiro.
October 18, 2026: Final London NFL game at Wembley Stadium.
October 25, 2026: Steelers versus Saints game in Paris.
November 8, 2026: Bengals versus Falcons game in Madrid.
The Tech Race
The shift toward IP-based infrastructure like ST 2110 flows represents a major evolution in how sports broadcasters manage high-definition, multi-camera feeds over long distances. This technology replaces legacy copper-heavy systems, allowing production firms to scale operations efficiently across international venues.
Viewers watching the international games receive a consistent broadcast quality regardless of the game's host country due to the standardized TFC-powered production kits. The 59.94 frame rate ensures that international feeds maintain the visual standards expected by the US market.
The takeaway
The move toward standardized global production workflows demonstrates how technical synchronization is essential for scaling international sports events. Fans can expect higher production consistency as leagues increasingly rely on global service providers to manage complex infrastructure.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SVG Europe - Advancing the Creation, Production and Distribution of Televised Sports Content.
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