NBC Sports has announced it will be using Planar LED video walls for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics this summer. NBC’s presentation of the games will include at least nine hours of coverage per day across multiple platforms, including NBC, Peacock, USA Network, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and more.
NBC Sports’ production will feature Planar DirectLight Pro Series LED video wall in a 1.2 millimeter pixel pitch, as well as an outdoor Planar Luminate Ultra Series LED video wall in a 1.5 millimeter pixel pitch for its production of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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“Planar has been a long-time trusted partner of NBC Sports,” said Atila Ozkaplan, VP of Production Operations, Olympics. “We’re excited to continue to feature their LED display technology in Paris and use their latest fine pixel pitch outdoor LED product line for the first time in our Primetime studio, showcasing the incredible visuals created by our talented graphics teams in their full vibrancy.”
Planar has worked with NBC Sports since 2016, assisting NBC Sports’ production efforts at previous Olympics and other major international sports events in Asia and South America.
Coverage of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will take place July 24 – August 11, and August 28 – September 8, respectively.