SES has developed and enhanced a complete hybrid content distribution network spanning satellite, fibre and internet enabling us to deliver high-quality content with broadcast-standard reliability worldwide. The SES sports & events delivery network is based around our satellites located at prime video neighbourhoods.
Astra 1P & The Media Industry
Delivering high quality broadcast services to customers at 19.2E.
Satellite neighbourhoods
Our orbital positions are ideal for live sports and events. They enable you to reach the largest potential audiences for high-quality content and engage fans worldwide. Dedicated satellites and transponders, including Astra 1 Sports in Europe and SES-14 covering the Americas, help ensure we always have the capacity to meet your needs and reach your fans worldwide. We are constantly investing in our fleet to ensure the highest quality satellite connectivity into the future.
From one-off events to multi-week tournaments
We are passionate about sports. We have over three decades of experience in with the world’s largest events and have the infrastructure to handle everything from multi-week tournaments to one-off events wherever they might be held. From last minute bookings to complex global events, we always choose the best technology and routing available to meet the exact needs of our customers.
We work with the world’s largest sports organisations to distribute more than 700 hours of live events every single day.
Global reach
Our hybrid distribution network reaches over 363 million TV households and one billion people worldwide.
24/7 service for sports events
Multilingual project managers who specialise in sports and events bookings, management and distribution, operating 24/7
Cutting edge sports media centre
Our sports media centre within IMG’s London Stockley Park facility connects to the SES network for content aggregation, management and delivery of sports and live events across the globe. Operating as a technical and operational Master Control Room (MCR) with close proximity to studio services, it provides a full range of media services.
Close-up with Sports
The Sports industry has changed by leaps and bounds, from the rise of niche sports to ever-changing demand from viewers who want their content when and where they please. So how do you keep up? Join the SES team to find out.
