Riedel technology powers record-breaking Esports World Cup production in Paris. WUPPERTAL, Germany - Sept. 11, 2026 - From July 6 to Aug. 23, 2026, Paris hosted the Esports World Cup (EWC), a seven-week live production spanning eight stages and broadcasts in 35 languages. ESL FACEIT Group turned to technical service providers Charco, Gravity Media, and Riedel Communications to deliver the event's communications and signal distribution infrastructure, with ARRI camera systems supporting the main-stage production. The deployment achieved several world firsts, including the highest density of Bolero wireless intercom beltpacks ever deployed in a single enclosed venue. The production brought together more than 2,000 players representing 200 clubs, who competed for a total prize pool of $75 million, making it one of the largest esports events ever staged in Europe. Each of the eight competition stages operated as a fully equipped broadcast environment, with dedicated operators and production managers preparing content for the world feed. Connecting the broadcast systems at each stage with four production areas, central broadcast facilities, and supporting technical spaces required a tightly integrated communications and signal distribution backbone. ESL FACEIT Group and Charco jointly designed and deployed the event's on-site intercom infrastructure using an extensive Riedel ecosystem comprising five Artist-1024 frames, 341 Bolero beltpacks, 79 Bolero antennas, and 330 SmartPanels. Producers, directors, referees, and international production crews relied on the system to coordinate activities seamlessly across all eight stages throughout the tournament. Operating up to 341 Bolero beltpacks simultaneously in a single venue presented one of the project's most demanding technical challenges. Achieving this unprecedented wireless device density required meticulous RF planning, extensive use of Bolero's Frequency Scanner functionality, and additional frequency spectrum made available by the French National Frequency Agency. Seven dedicated scanner antennas continuously monitored the RF environment during production, helping the technical team identify and address potential interference before it could affect operations. "Delivering dependable communications in such a dense RF environment was a remarkable technical achievement," said Mateusz Kałuża, Lead Audio & Intercom Engineer, ESL FACEIT Group. "Bringing experienced intercom engineers from Charco on board was critical to our success. That expertise, paired with close collaboration across all teams, enabled us to support users throughout Paris Expo's 45,000 square meters of event space without compromising operational reliability." International broadcast and production service provider Gravity Media was responsible for the tournament's central video infrastructure. More than 140 Riedel MediorNet MicroN UHD units were deployed across the production, forming the largest temporary MicroN UHD network ever deployed. Interconnected through a centralized MediorNet core, the distributed units spanned the competition stages, four production areas, and additional technical support facilities. The infrastructure transported signals from more than 300 camera sources alongside numerous gameplay and graphic feeds. "Reliability and scalability are indispensable for a production of this size. Riedel's distributed MediorNet infrastructure allowed us to route signals efficiently between a wide range of production areas and adapt the system to the event's specific operational requirements," said Peter Newton, Director Media Services & Facilities, Gravity Media. The main stage featured six ARRI camera systems, including ALEXA 35 Live cameras, together with a range of specialty camera platforms such as Trinity, Steadicam, Spidercam, Technocranes, and cable- and rail-mounted systems. Integrated into the MediorNet infrastructure, the cameras delivered cinematic live images, while the distributed network ensured reliable signal transport across the production. Camera operators were also equipped with Bolero beltpacks, connecting image acquisition, signal transport, and crew communications within a unified Riedel technology environment. "The sheer scale and complexity of the Esports World Cup placed exceptional demands on every part of the production," said Fabian Leimbach, VP Production Technology, ESL FACEIT Group. "Gravity Media, Charco, ARRI, and Riedel Communications brought outstanding expertise, precision, and commitment to the project, creating a robust technical foundation for our international teams throughout the tournament. Their close collaboration and ability to perform under intense time pressure were instrumental to the success of this landmark production." About Riedel The Riedel Group, led by founder and Group CEO Thomas Riedel, unites a diverse portfolio of technology companies and service providers with complementary expertise across media, sports, entertainment, and related markets. Its core operating businesses are Riedel Communications, comprising the Product Division and Managed Technology Division, and Riedel Networks, which provides global network solutions and services. Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production technologies and services. Its hardware and software portfolio spans distributed video and audio networks, intercom systems, live video production and broadcast control systems, and Private 5G networks. These offerings are complemented by managed technology expertise and services for complex live productions and events. Together, this broad portfolio enables customers to execute projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Riedel Communications employs more than 1,000 people in 30 locations across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas. Further information about Riedel and its solutions is available at www.riedel.net. All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners. About Gravity Media Gravity Media is a global media services, facilities, production and content company, driven by its ethos 'Capture, Craft, Create'. Operating in 37 locations across 10 countries worldwide, Gravity Media is built on collaboration, trust and innovation supported by a global network of technical and creative expertise. The company delivers end-to-end media services and solutions to many of the world's leading broadcasters, rights holders and production houses. Gravity Media is trusted to deliver some of the world's most-watched live sport and entertainment, including the UEFA EURO Championships, Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, Formula E, Tour de France, US Open, alongside premium entertainment like I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and The Voice. With established operations across Europe, America and Asia-Pacific, and continued investment in growth markets including Middle East, Gravity Media provides expertise in outside broadcast, studios, live and remote production, post production, cloud-based workflows and specialist camera technologies. Through long-standing partnerships and a commitment to technical excellence, Gravity Media allows audiences worldwide to experience iconic moments in sport and entertainment at the highest quality. Photo Caption: Riedel technology powered the communications and signal distribution infrastructure for the Esports World Cup production in Paris, while ARRI camera systems supported the main-stage production

published on 07/16/2026 at 14:00 from GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME). Stream Hatchet named a Data provider for the 2026 Esports World Cup. Two consecutive years Stream Hatchet has provided key insights for the Esports World Cup Foundation 2026 Esports World Cup taking place July 6 to August 23 in Paris, France FRISCO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / Stream Hatchet a GameSquare Holdings, Inc. company (NASDAQ:GAME), ("GameSquare", or the "Company"), today announced that The Esports Foundation (EF) and ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) have selected Stream Hatchet to serve as a Data and Insights provider for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. Stream Hatchet will deliver real-time analytics, performance dashboards, and tailored insights to empower the world's largest esports event, which takes place from July 6 to August 23, 2026 in Paris, France. Stream Hatchet, a trusted analytics partner across the global gaming ecosystem, measures billions of hours of livestreaming content annually across platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. For EWC 2026, the company will deploy advanced tracking systems to measure audience reach, engagement trends, and in-event performance metrics, all geared toward delivering strategic value to rights holders, sponsors, and fans alike. "We are proud to once again work with the Esports World Cup," said Eduard Montserrat, CEO of Stream Hatchet. "Having supported the EWC for two years, we are proud to have our data and technology play an important role in how the world watches and understands the action in real time." Taking place in Paris, France, from July 6 to August 23, 2026, the Esports World Cup will unite global gaming communities for a celebration of esports culture. Over 2,000 players representing more than 200 Clubs and over 100 countries will compete for a record-breaking $75 million prize pool in Paris this summer in the industry-leading cross-game Club Championship. EWC 2026 will feature seven weeks of competition across every major genre in competitive gaming, including first-person shooters, strategy games, sports titles, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess. To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn. About The Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. 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