Eurovision 2026 deploys ST 2110-native video workflow for 49M pixels
Creative Technology served as the official technical supplier for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, providing a large-scale video infrastructure for visual display and broadcast. The production utilized a fully ST 2110-native workflow over a redundant 100GB network, marking a significant advancement in IP production for major live events. This setup delivered over 49 million pixels to approximately 500sqm of LED screens and managed complex video control and media playback.
Key Takeaways
- Eurovision 2026 utilized a fully ST 2110-native IP workflow, eliminating baseband signal distribution.
- The system delivered over 49 million pixels to around 500sqm of ROE LED, including Graphite 2.6mm and Black Marble 4.6 LED.
- 16 Megapixel Helios 8K LED controllers and eight Disguise servers provided 32 simultaneous redundant 4K outputs.
- The infrastructure relied on a redundant 100GB network with two Arista core switches and 24 Netgear AV switches, connecting approximately 480 devices.
- Creative Technology integrated custom solutions like Muxwave F3 holographic LED for Malta and Panasonic RQ35 laser projection for Latvia.
Why It Matters
The adoption of a fully ST 2110-native workflow at the scale of Eurovision 2026 demonstrates a significant technical maturation for IP production in large-scale live events, moving beyond baseband distribution entirely. This migration highlights the industry's increasing confidence in IP for complex visual ecosystems that demand high pixel counts, rapid content transitions, and sub-second reliability. Future productions will likely scrutinize the efficiency and real-world performance metrics of this setup, particularly its impact on production timelines and resource allocation, as they consider their own transitions to all-IP infrastructure.
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