Live sport leaves no margin for delay. A sprint finish, a decisive putt, or a last-over boundary happens once. If the signal drops, the moment is gone. For broadcasters, the challenge is not only capturing the action but moving it from the field to the screen without interruption, regardless of location or conditions.
This is where LiveU has become integral to modern sports production. Built around bonded cellular transmission, 5G connectivity, and cloud-based workflows, LiveU enables live coverage without the constraints of satellite trucks or fixed fiber. The result is greater mobility, faster deployment, and consistent broadcast-quality output.
Across India, these capabilities are being applied to sports events that vary widely in scale, geography, and production complexity. From dense city routes to sprawling golf courses and multi-venue tournaments, LiveU supports live coverage that remains stable even when network conditions are unpredictable. Through its role as a value-added distributor, ARK Infosolutions works closely with broadcasters and production teams to ensure these workflows are implemented in a way that fits real-world operating conditions.
From Field to Feed: LiveU in Live Sports Environments
TATA Mumbai Marathon
Covering over 42 kilometers through one of India’s busiest cities, the TATA Mumbai Marathon presents a unique broadcast challenge. The route spans crowded streets, varied network zones, and constant movement.
LiveU LU800 field units were deployed at multiple points along the course to transmit live video feeds in real time. By bonding multiple cellular connections, the system maintained stable transmission despite network congestion. This allowed broadcasters to follow the race continuously, from the early start to the final finishers, without relying on fixed infrastructure.
Hero Women’s Indian Open
Golf broadcasting requires wide-area coverage, consistent image quality, and quiet reliability. At the Hero Women’s Indian Open, held at the DLF Golf and Country Club, LiveU LU800 encoders supported multi-camera coverage across the course.
The wireless IP-based setup enabled high-definition contribution with low latency, while allowing production teams to move freely across the terrain. The deployment demonstrated how premium sports coverage can be achieved without complex cabling or satellite coordination.
Durand Cup Football Tournament
The Durand Cup is both historic and logistically demanding, with matches played across multiple cities over several weeks. Kaleidoscope Production and Services LLP relied on LiveU LU810 rackmount encoders to manage multi-camera live feeds throughout the tournament.
Designed for demanding production environments, the LU810 delivered consistent performance during fast-paced matches, enabling centralized production workflows while maintaining broadcast-grade quality for live football coverage.
All Stars Tennis Ball Cricket League
Blending sport with entertainment, the All Stars Tennis Ball Cricket League operates on tight schedules and high audience expectations. LiveU LU800 field units and LU810 fixed encoders enabled rapid deployment and wireless multi-camera coverage.
With bonded cellular transmission and low latency streaming, the setup captured every over, boundary, and celebration in real time. The production illustrated how portable IP workflows can scale effectively for short-format, high-energy sports events.
Why LiveU Works for Sports Broadcasting
LiveU’s platform is built around its proprietary LiveU Reliable Transport protocol, which aggregates multiple network paths including 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Instead of relying on a single connection, the system dynamically balances traffic to maintain stable transmission.
For sports broadcasters, this translates into practical advantages:
1. Mobility on the ground - Compact field units support roaming camera crews and fast-changing production layouts.
2. Consistent image quality - Support for up to 4K HDR contribution with minimal delay ensures broadcast-grade output.
3. Operational flexibility - Cloud-based production and remote workflows reduce on-site equipment and crew requirements.
4. IP-native design - The system aligns with modern broadcast and digital distribution environments.
Live IP Streaming and the Future of Sports Coverage in India
As sports broadcasting in India continues to evolve, the shift toward IP-based contribution and remote production is accelerating. Events are becoming more distributed, timelines are tighter, and audiences expect uninterrupted live coverage across platforms.
LiveU’s role in this ecosystem extends beyond individual events. By enabling reliable live transmission from virtually any location, the technology supports new production models that are more agile, scalable, and cost-aware. In collaboration with ARK Infosolutions, broadcasters across the country are adopting these workflows to meet current demands while preparing for future formats and platforms.
Planning Your Next Sports Production
Whether the requirement is nationwide tournament coverage or localized live streaming, LiveU provides proven tools for dependable field contribution and IP-based production workflows.
Learn more at www.arkinfo.in/liveu. For enquiries, contact liveu@arkinfo.in