As anticipation builds for the upcoming winter games in Italy, broadcasters and production teams are preparing to deliver live coverage of winter sports to global audiences. From the fast pace of hockey arenas to the extreme conditions of alpine ski mountaineering, Haivision solutions provide the reliability, performance, and flexibility required for engaging live broadcasts.
This blog highlights recent winter sport stories that demonstrate how broadcasters are using Haivision technology to deliver high-quality, real-time coverage of winter sports and bringing audiences closer to the action.
Pierra Menta: Extreme Conditions, Exceptional Coverage
Known as one of the most demanding multi-day ski mountaineering races, the Pierra Menta pushes both athletes and production teams to their limits. Favoriz Production and HighLive overcame unpredictable weather and remote mountain stages by deploying Haivision Pro transmitters, Air320 portable units, and StreamHub receivers, enabling reliable bonded cellular and satellite transmission under extreme conditions. Since the equipment was easy to use and highly mobile, production teams could move with the athletes and capture every stage of the race across different zones, regardless of terrain or weather. Supporting ultra-low latency workflows, this setup delivered high quality video contribution from the mountains, allowing broadcasters to share the Pierra Menta in real-time with precision and clarity.
Watch how Haivision powered live coverage of the Pierra Menta under extreme conditions:
“Having already worked with Haivision solutions on several projects in similarly challenging environments, we were very positive that we could provide viewers with exciting footage of the Pierra Menta competition. Haivision technology is extremely agile and the powerful cellular bonding features of its mobile contribution devices allowed us to deliver reliable and dynamic footage to viewers in one of the most remote locations in the country.” Mickaël Favard, Director, Favoriz Production.
Courchevel Ski Mountaineering Sprint
In the French Alps, Obsess Medias faced the challenge of broadcasting ski mountaineering races in remote and rugged terrain. As ski mountaineering prepares to make its debut as an official sport at the Italy winter games, delivering live coverage has become even more important. By deploying Haivision Pro transmitters and StreamHub, they achieved reliable contribution even in areas with limited connectivity. Thanks to the ease of use and mobility of the equipment, production teams were able to follow athletes throughout the course and capture every stage of the competition across different zones. Using bonded 5G and satellite links, Obsess Media ensured high quality live video delivery that brought the intensity of ski mountaineering to audiences everywhere.
“Capturing ski mountaineering in a way that truly reflects the speed, effort, and intensity of the athletes requires being right in the middle of the action. Working with Haivision allowed us to go beyond traditional production—we had the flexibility to move with the athletes and bring viewers a much closer, more emotional perspective.” Damien Chailloux, CEO at Obsess Medias
Switzerland’s National League Hockey
MySports set out to transform its hockey broadcasts by moving production and on-air talent directly into the arena, right next to the ice. This approach created a more dynamic and immersive experience that captured the energy and atmosphere of live hockey like never before. To enable this workflow, MySports deployed Haivision Makito X4 encoders and decoders with SRT streaming, ensuring high quality, low latency video transport between arenas and their control room. The result was dependable live coverage of Switzerland’s National League Hockey that brought fans closer to the action.
“With two successful broadcasts already under our belt, we are excited about the possibilities this technology unlocks. Remote production not only brings us closer to the action but also allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality for our viewers.” Simon Hess, Team Leader MCR/Playout at MySports.
Preparing for the Italy Winter Games
These stories highlight how Haivision technology empowers broadcasters to deliver live coverage of winter sports with unmatched reliability, flexibility, and video quality. As the Italy winter games draw near, we are proud to support production teams and broadcasters with the solutions they need to capture every thrilling moment.
Whether you are covering international competitions or local sporting events, Haivision offers solutions tailored for the most demanding live production workflows.
