FloSports develops AI tools to enhance live event production efficiency. With the launch of 'Master Control Room,' FloSports transforms its live streaming capabilities, enabling real-time monitoring and significant operational savings. Discover how AI is reshaping live event production. Key facts. * AI dashboard reduced incident-response time by 75%, enhancing operational efficiency significantly. * Custom-built tools save over $100,000 annually, showcasing cost-effective innovation in production. * Rapid iteration capabilities enable quick feature updates, improving competitive positioning in streaming. * AI tools allow scaling without proportional staffing increases, addressing operational vulnerabilities effectively. * Proprietary highlight clipping tool reduces social media publishing time from 10 mins to under 45 secs. Summary. FloSports, a streaming sports company, faced challenges in managing a vast number of live events and streams, leading to operational inefficiencies. They developed the "Master Control Room," an AI-powered dashboard that centralizes monitoring and significantly reduces incident-response time. This solution has resulted in a 75% reduction in response time and over $100,000 in annual savings. Background. FloSports operates in the sports streaming industry and is on track to deliver approximately 55,000 live events this year across around 400 rights deals. Before deploying their AI solution, the company struggled to monitor multiple live streams effectively, relying on operators to manually check each stream for issues. Challenge. The primary challenge was the difficulty of monitoring numerous simultaneous live streams, which often experienced technical problems that traditional analytics could not easily identify. This manual oversight was becoming increasingly cumbersome and costly. Solution. FloSports implemented the "Master Control Room," a centralized dashboard that provides operators with a grid view of live streams, complete with health information, audio meters, and telemetry. Built by a two-person team using Claude, the dashboard allows operators to quickly identify issues, filter views, and compare different data streams without needing to check each one individually. Results. The deployment of the Master Control Room has led to a 75% reduction in incident-response time and has contributed to over $100,000 in annual savings. The dashboard has become fully integrated into the StreamOps workflow within months of its launch. Key insights. AI-assisted development can provide tailored solutions that meet specific operational needs, reducing reliance on expensive third-party software. Rapid iteration and employee empowerment in using AI tools can lead to significant efficiency gains and cost savings. Customer testimonial. "It's been a game changer," says Justin Hoyman, SVP, Product, FloSports. Master Control Room AI Producer FloSports Live Clipping Technologies large-language model Justin Hoyman Mark Floreani Key concepts. live streaming AI-assisted development production efficiency incident response custom software solutions automated production video analysis scalability Definitions. * Master Control Room - A centralized streaming operations dashboard developed by FloSports to monitor multiple live streams and their health metrics. * AI Producer - A proprietary computer-vision technology by FloSports designed to automatically follow action during live events. * FloSports Live Clipping - An AI tool developed by FloSports to analyze video and identify highlight moments for social media. * large-language model - A type of AI that can understand and generate human-like text, used by FloSports for troubleshooting and incident management. * SaaS - Software as a Service; a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over the internet. Use cases. * | monitoring multiple live streams * | automated production for events * | real-time incident response * | video highlight generation * | streaming and scoring integration * | troubleshooting production issues Frequently asked questions. What is the Master Control Room? The Master Control Room is a centralized dashboard that allows operators to monitor the health of multiple live streams simultaneously. It provides critical information such as audio levels and telemetry to help identify and resolve issues quickly. How does FloSports utilize AI in its production processes? FloSports uses AI to develop custom tools like the Master Control Room and AI Producer, which enhance live streaming capabilities and automate production tasks. This allows for greater efficiency and scalability in managing numerous live events. What benefits has FloSports seen from using AI? FloSports has reported a 75% reduction in incident response time and over $100,000 in annual savings. AI has enabled the company to create tailored solutions that meet their specific operational needs without the high costs of third-party software. Can anyone use the AI Producer technology? Yes, the AI Producer is designed to be user-friendly, allowing individuals with minimal production expertise to set up and manage live streams using just a smartphone. This democratizes access to live streaming for various events. What is the significance of the FloSports Live Clipping tool? The FloSports Live Clipping tool significantly speeds up the process of creating social media clips from live events, reducing the time from 10 minutes to under 45 seconds. This allows for timely content publication, enhancing audience engagement.

FloSports to bring free weekly college football games to Prime Video. The CAA Game of the Week will kick off this weekend, with the FloCollege Showcase Series opening on Oct. 3. - September 23, 2026 With a background in sports and entertainment reporting, he's covered everything from Broadway to college football. He cut the cord in 2014 and has a sharp eye for streaming trends and a soft spot for Hallmark movies. College football sickos looking to go a little deeper than the usual ESPN and Fox slate of games on Saturday are in for a treat as FloSports is set to launch a much easier way to watch some of the best games from the FCS, Division II, and Division III ranks. FloSports announced Wednesday that it is launching two new weekly FloCollege football franchises on the FloSports Channel: the "CAA Game of the Week" and the "FloCollege Showcase Series." The games will be available through the FloSports Channel on Prime Video, which is also available on YouTube and LG Channels, in addition to FloSports' own platforms. The FloSports Channel is free for anyone to watch and does not require a separate FloCollege subscription. Key details: * Are you ready for some football?: FloSports is bringing two weekly slates of games to fans for free. * So many options: The games are available anywhere you can stream the FloSports Channel, including Prime Video. * But wait, there's more: These free games are a small portion of the action available with a FloSports subscription. Article continues below this related video: Something is interfering with this video Turn off ad blockers to watch this or try refreshing this page 'Psycho Killer' Has Some Shockingly 'Gory' Moments, And There Were Originally Even More The CAA Game of the Week from the Coastal Athletic Association will kick off this Saturday, Sept. 26, as the New Hampshire Wildcats will take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers. Then, the FloCollege Showcase Series will open up the following weekend with a Gulf South matchup between Erskine and Valdosta State on Saturday, Oct. 3. Perhaps most importantly for cord-cutters, accessing the FloSports Channel through Prime Video does not require a FloCollege subscription. That means Prime Video's more than 130 million monthly U.S. viewers will have another source of live college football alongside the service's growing collection of sports programming. The CAA Game of the Week will spotlight one Coastal Athletic Association matchup most weeks throughout the remainder of the regular season. The schedule includes games featuring Rhode Island, Towson, Stony Brook, Monmouth, Campbell, and others. The FloCollege Showcase Series, meanwhile, will highlight games from FloCollege's Division II and Division III conference partners, including the Gulf South Conference, Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Lone Star Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, and more. So, while you aren't going to find Ohio State-Michigan or Alabama-Auburn on the FloSports Channel, diehard college football fans who are perfectly happy spending 12 straight hours watching teams from every corner of the country and every level of the sport now have even more options to watch beyond the FBS. What is the CAA Game of the Week schedule? | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12 noon | New Hampshire vs. Sacred Heart | | Saturday, Oct. 3 | 12 noon | Brown vs. Rhode Island | | Saturday, Oct. 10 | 4 p.m. Stony Brook vs. Towson | | Saturday, Oct. 17 | 12 noon | Hampton vs. Sacred Heart | | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 12 noon | UAlbany vs. Rhode Island | | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 12 noon | Sacred Heart vs. Stony Brook | | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 12 noon | North Carolina A&T vs. Monmouth | | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 12 noon | Towson vs. Rhode Island | | Saturday, Nov. 21 | 12 noon | Monmouth vs. Campbell | Schedule subject to change. What is the FloCollege Showcase Series schedule? | Date | Time (ET) | Conference | Matchup | | Saturday, Oct. 3 | 4 p.m. Gulf South | Erskine vs. Valdosta State | | Saturday, Oct. 10 | 12 noon | G-MAC | Ashland vs. Findlay | | Saturday, Oct. 17 | 3 p.m. GLIAC | Ferris State vs. Grand Valley State | | Thursday, Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. NE10 | Assumption vs. Saint Anselm | | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 4 p.m. LSC | Eastern New Mexico vs. Western Oregon | | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. LSC | Texas A&M-Kingsville vs. Angelo State | | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 3 p.m. SAC | Anderson (S.C.) vs. Wingate | | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 3 p.m. OAC | Baldwin Wallace vs. Mount Union | | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10 p.m. SCIAC | Chapman vs. Cal Lutheran | | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 3 p.m. LSC | Central Washington vs. West Texas A&M | Schedule subject to change. While these two slates of games are available without a subscription, they do not represent the entirety of FloCollege's football schedule. Fans who want access to the complete FloCollege schedule will still need a FloCollege subscription. The service carries more than 25,000 live college events, along with replays, highlights, rankings, original programming, and year-round coverage from more than 20 conferences. A subscription to FloSports' football-specific package, FloFootball, is available for $20 per month, while the full, multi-sport plan is $30 monthly.

FloSports partners with Stage 8 and CX Brands: here's what you need to know! FloSports partners with Stage 8 and CX Brands to bring All Star cheer and dance competitions live to FloCheer. Sep 3, 2026 by Aisa Terry FloCheer is expanding its live coverage for the 2026-2027 season through a new partnership with Stage 8 and CX Brands, bringing even more All Star cheer and dance competition to fans nationwide! The partnership will give athletes, coaches, families, and fans the opportunity to watch select Stage 8 Dance Brands and CX Brands events live on FloCheer. From standout performances and bid opportunities to unforgettable moments on the stage and mat, viewers can follow the action throughout the season from wherever they are. Who are Stage 8 Dance Brands and CX Brands? Stage 8 Dance Brands creates dance-only competition experiences for All Star, school, and studio dancers. Its growing event lineup includes Stage 8, The Dance Expo, Innov8, The Dance Battle, and more. With a focus on high-quality production, experienced judging, and memorable opportunities for dancers, Stage 8 continues to expand its presence across the competitive dance community. CX Brands produces All Star cheer and dance events across the United States, including The CheerExpo, CheerX, EXCITE, and Xcel. The organization is focused on creating fun, high-quality competition experiences while building genuine relationships with athletes, coaches, programs, and families. Together with FloCheer, Stage 8 and CX Brands will make it easier for fans to keep up with teams and programs competing around the country. When does live coverage begin? Select Stage 8 Dance Brands and CX Brands events will stream throughout the 2026-2027 competition season. Here's the lineup that you can follow LIVE on Flo: * November 21-22: The Dance Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio * January 23-24: Innov8 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee * January 23-24: Xcel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee * January 30-31: EXCITE in Atlanta, Georgia * March 5-7: The CheerExpo in Nashville, Tennessee * March 19: Stage 8 Dance Battle in Nashville, Tennessee * March 20-21: Stage 8 in Nashville, Tennessee * April 17-18: Expo Grand Finale in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Fans should check the streaming schedule and individual event hubs for the latest streaming times, performance schedules, and coverage updates. How to watch Stage 8 and CX Brands events live. Select Stage 8 Dance Brands and CX Brands events will stream live on FloCheer and through the FloSports app. Fans can watch from a desktop, mobile device, tablet, or connected TV with a FloCheer subscription. The FloSports app is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android. Select event replays and archived performances will also be available to FloCheer subscribers, making it easy to catch up on the action after the competition ends. Follow FloCheer on social: