SES is supporting the broadcast of football’s biggest event by delivering live action and supplementary coverage from the tournament in North America, ensuring millions of football fans around the world have the best viewing experience, no matter where they are.

In Germany, through its collaboration with the German Football Federation and the recently launched DFB.TV offering on the HD+ platform, SES is enabling dedicated coverage of the German national team, including behind-the-scenes content, live updates from the team base camp, and exclusive reporting throughout the tournament, expanding the viewing experience beyond football matches.

At the same time, audiences in Germany and Austria can access live matches via SES’s prime video neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East, where public broadcasters across the region such as ARD, ZDF, and ORF are delivering extensive tournament coverage.

Across the Americas, the company is supporting other major rights holders by ensuring seamless, real-time delivery of live content from the International Broadcast Centre in the US to their home throughout the tournament. Utilising hybrid distribution spanning satellite, fibre and IP ensures total reliability which is essential for large-scale live events. This helps to ensure the best viewing experience for fans watching around the region.

Beyond traditional broadcast viewing, SES is also providing Viva Airlines with high-speed multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) enabling passengers to stream, chat, and share on flights. On select Viva Airlines flights, it is sponsoring complimentary WiFi sessions during the tournament on the days of the Mexican National Team matches, enabling passengers to stay connected and engage with tournament coverage while travelling.  

“Distribution of an event at this scale is one of the most complex undertakings in sports broadcasting as it combines multiple technical and operational challenges to ensure a successful transmission,” said Michele Gosetti, VP media sales sports & events at SES. “At SES, we are proud of our ability to deploy our global infrastructure, partnerships, and technical expertise to ensure that fans can experience every moment of the tournament.”