BT Demos Live Sports Broadcast using Private 5G

BT demonstrated its unique broadcast capabilities, with its Media & Broadcast, BT Sport and EE operations combining to showcase the powerful benefits that 5G and cloud-based technologies bring to broadcasters.
BT Demos Live Sports Broadcast using Private 5G
Media Source: BT Sports

BT demonstrated its unique broadcast capabilities, with its Media & Broadcast, BT Sports and EE operations combining to showcase the powerful benefits that 5G and cloud-based technologies bring to broadcasters.


BT delivered the broadcast innovations on Saturday at the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens v Northampton Saints where it demonstrated the power of Media & Broadcastโ€™s new Vena network, and its ability to neatly combine private 5G to provide secure broadcast-grade infrastructure.

BT collaborated to enable a number of the matchday cameras to be connected via a standalone private 5G network it had installed at the ground. These camerasโ€™ output then formed part of the live BT Sport coverage of the match in a UK first – never before have key matchday cameras, as part of a customer broadcast, been enabled in this way. Traditionally, broadcast cameras connect to the Outside Broadcast solely using radio (RF) signals which rely on proprietary equipment. 5G-enables potentially a range of camera devices, in a wider range of locations, to be used, opening up new creative and operational benefits to broadcasters.

In addition, BT Media & Broadcast, showcased at Saracensโ€™ StoneX Stadium a cloud production demonstration, highlighting to customers and partners some of the innovative workflows enabled by this approach to production.

Through the innovative trial, BT Media & Broadcast, highlighted how its smart broadcast network, Vena, can bring together high-performance networking, private 5G and cloud to deliver live sport in the highest possible quality, and with the greatest efficiency. It represents a key milestone within BTโ€™s development of its 5G private network strategy.

Faisal Mahomed, Director of BT Media & Broadcast, said: โ€œThese pioneering collaborations demonstrate how our new smart broadcast network, Vena, along with private 5G and cloud technology, can make a huge difference to the way broadcasters produce coverage of rugby, football and other sports, and can provide a number of creative, sustainable and operational benefits. BT continues to innovate and harness the power of 5G and cloud production to introduce new products and services for our customers and partners.โ€

Jamie Hindhaugh, Head of BT Sport, said:ย โ€œWe are proud of our role in the track record of recent broadcast innovations across BT. This weekendโ€™s innovations at Saracens continue to highlight the key role 5G will play in the future of sports television.โ€

This weekendโ€™s innovations are the latest industry-first collaboration around 5G and cloud technologies between BT Media & Broadcast, BT Sport, EE and BT Applied Research and:

  • In March this year, BT unveiled pioneering uses of 5G which re-imagine the experience of watching and performing sports, dance, music and theatre through virtual, augmented and mixed reality applications.
  • In 2019, BT Sport collaborated with BTโ€™s Media & Broadcast arm to broadcast the worldโ€™s first live 8K test broadcast, into the IBC exhibition in Amsterdam.
  • In 2018 BT Sport and EE carried out the worldโ€™s first live broadcast over 5G using remote production, delivering a two-way transmission from Wembley Stadium to Londonโ€™s ExCeL exhibition centre.

Watch a video of the event visitย 


Recent Content

In Driving Europeโ€™s Digital Future, telecom leaders Margherita Della Valle (Vodafone), Christel Heydemann (Orange), and Tim Hรถttges (Deutsche Telekom) deliver a unified message: Europe must reform telecom regulation, invest in AI and infrastructure, and scale operations to remain globally competitive. From lagging 5G rollout to emerging AI-at-the-edge opportunities, they urge policymakers to embrace consolidation, cut red tape, and drive fair investment frameworks. Europeโ€™s path to digital sovereignty hinges on bold leadership, collaborative policy, and future-ready infrastructure.
The future of manufacturing is intelligent, autonomous, and sustainable. Powered by private 5G networks, AI, and digital twins, smart factories are revolutionizing how goods are produced and maintained. From predictive maintenance to immersive virtual twins and AI-optimized energy systems, smart manufacturing is unlocking new levels of efficiency and innovation across industriesโ€”from ports and shipyards to agriculture and healthcare.
Smart mobility is reshaping how the world moves, powered by 5G, AI, and edge computing. From autonomous vehicles and real-time logistics to AI-driven drones and connected public transport, intelligent transportation systems are redefining urban mobility, logistics, and industrial automation. As global investment and collaboration grow, the transportation industry is transforming into a $11.1 trillion smart ecosystem focused on sustainability, efficiency, and connectivity.
FinTech, private 5G networks, and AI are converging to reshape digital finance across industries. From embedded payments and super apps to AI-driven credit scoring and secure M2M transactions, this $2 trillion opportunity is powered by mobile technology, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory evolution. Leaders must act fast to unlock new revenue, scale inclusion, and secure digital ecosystems.
The future of sports and entertainment is fan-first, immersive, and data-driven. Powered by D2C models, 5G networks, AI content creation, and super apps, industry leaders are reimagining fan experiencesโ€”from Bundesliga’s mobile strategy to Web2.5’s tokenized communities. The shift is not just technical but cultural, prioritizing personalization, monetization, and real-time interaction across every touchpoint.
As one of the worldโ€™s fastest-growing digital economies, India is emerging as a key battleground for 5G expansion. While countries like China and South Korea have led the global 5G race, Indiaโ€™s rapid deployment and sheer market scale make its progress especially noteworthy. With over 1.4 billion people and a thriving mobile-first economy, Indiaโ€™s 5G rollout is not just about faster connectivityโ€”itโ€™s about reshaping industries, enabling smart cities, and unlocking new economic opportunities.
Whitepaper
Dive deep into how Radisys Corporation is navigating the dynamic landscape of Open RAN and 5G technologies. With their innovative strategies, they are making monumental strides in advancing the deployment and implementation of scalable, flexible, and efficient solutions. Get insights into how they're leveraging small cells, private networks, and strategic...
Whitepaper
This whitepaper explores seven compelling use cases of AI-infused automated service assurance solutions, encompassing anomaly detection, automated root cause analysis, service quality enhancement, customer experience improvement, network capacity planning, network monetization, and self-healing networks. Each use case explains how AI, when embedded in a tailored assurance solution powered by extensive...
Radcom Logo

It seems we can't find what you're looking for.

Download Magazine

With Subscription

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Scroll to Top