Mediapro uses AWS and wTVision to scale 14 simultaneous match broadcasts
Mediapro Argentina successfully utilized wTVision's hybrid graphics workflow to manage 14 simultaneous match broadcasts for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana. The project leveraged a combination of local infrastructure in Buenos Aires and Miami alongside AWS cloud-based graphics engines to scale production during a high-demand matchday.
Key Takeaways
- Hybrid production model utilized 8 graphics systems in Buenos Aires, 4 in Miami, and 2 on AWS cloud instances.
- The 14 dedicated systems each supported three graphics engines to provide simultaneous feeds in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
- wTVision’s R³ Engine and Football CG controller formed the technical core, maintaining visual consistency across local and cloud environments.
- Cloud-based production enabled a 16% capacity increase to handle peak schedule overlap without permanent hardware investment.
Why It Matters
This deployment proves the viability of the 'burst-to-cloud' model for high-tier sports, allowing broadcasters to handle peak matchday density without bloating capital expenditure on permanent physical hubs. By maintaining identical workflows across local and AWS environments, Mediapro eliminated the traditional trade-off between scale and aesthetic consistency. For the ecosystem, this signals a shift where specialized cloud engines move from niche experiments to mission-critical infrastructure for primary federations. Watch for similar cloud-scaling implementations in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as rights holders seek to optimize multi-feed overhead.
Additional Context
The reliance on agile production comes as CONMEBOL’s commercial value continues to rise. Per Sportcal in May 2025, the confederation renewed its production and distribution agreement with Mediapro through 2026, tasking the agency with managing over 314 fixtures annually. This partnership covers the Libertadores, Sudamericana, and Recopa competitions, targeting a global footprint through rights holders like ESPN, Fox, and Globo. The scale of these operations is significant; the Mediapro Buenos Aires hub, established in 2018, has reportedly delivered over 1,500 matches and added VAR services for over 1,200 games.
Technological flexibility is becoming a requirement for these high-volume contracts. In March 2025, IMG’s FC Diez Media reported a 43% revenue growth for CONMEBOL club cycles between 2019 and 2026, driven by record viewership and digital engagement. To meet this demand, wTVision has expanded its R³ Engine capabilities, recently unveiling a macOS edition leveraging Apple Metal at NAB 2026 to lower entry costs for creative teams. Furthermore, per TVBEurope in April 2026, wTVision integrated its render engines with Matrox Video hardware to ensure deterministic, low-latency output for ST 2110 IP environments, catering to the increasingly complex technical standards required by major football confederations.
Read full article at inbroadcast.com
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