Tennis Channel US Open production expands with REMI and JPEG XS
Tennis Channel has expanded its onsite production at the 2026 US Open, utilizing a REMI workflow that connects a Fountain Plaza studio to a Santa Monica control room. The production leverages a mix of transport protocols including JPEG XS, J2K, and SRT to support increased live programming and daily podcast production.
Key Takeaways
- REMI workflow connects 15-20 onsite crew members in New York to a 10-person control room team in Santa Monica.
- Technical stack uses Tata Communications and The Switch for JPEG XS court feeds alongside J2K encoders for desk feeds.
- Camera complement expanded to four units, including two PTZs, a jib, and a roving RF camera for stadium walk-and-talk segments.
- Daily content output now includes 4-5 hours of player interviews and a 5 p.m. ET podcast featuring Brad Gilbert and Ajla Tomljanovic.
Why It Matters
The expansion of this onsite presence demonstrates how mature REMI workflows allow broadcasters to increase content volume without scaling the physical footprint of a control room at high-rent venues. By utilizing a mix of JPEG XS for low-latency court feeds and SRT for public internet backups, the network maintains high-tier broadcast standards while managing the costs of a 21-day event. This strategy highlights a shift toward hybrid transport models that prioritize reliability through redundancy across diverse protocols. As sports media rights become more fragmented, watch for whether other niche broadcasters adopt similar long-distance REMI models to maintain a physical presence at major championships while keeping technical staff centralized.
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