CBS Sports' graphics team discussed the vision behind The NFL Today's "Virtual Time Machine" segment, which debuted in 2024. The segment utilizes augmented reality (AR) and a motion-controlled crane to recreate historical plays live on set. The team integrated Unreal Engine for rendering and advanced control systems to manage the complex real-time graphics and camera movements.
CBS Sports is using AR, Unreal Engine, and a motion-controlled crane to recreate historical NFL plays live on The NFL Today, showing how studio graphics can become a core part of the broadcast package rather than a separate insert. The setup also highlights how real-time rendering and camera control are being stitched together for live sports production, not just pre-rendered segments. The clearest signal to watch is whether CBS expands the “Virtual Time Machine” format beyond its 2024 debut segment and into more NFL studio coverage.
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