FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Technology To Be Used For India–Afghanistan T20I Series
The ITW Universe production will test football‑style, data‑led camera and AR systems in a three‑match cricket series as a trial of cinematic, tactical broadcasts.
Overview
- ITW Universe announced a FIFA World Cup 2026–level production for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series that will be led by broadcast director Jamie Oakford.
- The series will deploy Free Viewpoint technology, which uses a network of cameras to build a real‑time 3D model of the pitch and players so broadcasters can create virtual camera replays from novel angles.
- Quidich Innovation Labs’ Spatio system will provide stabilized drone feeds, real‑time optical player tracking and augmented‑reality field graphics to show player positions and tactics as the game unfolds.
- The three T20Is are scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium with Sony Sports Network carrying linear rights and FanCode streaming digitally, though a requested single‑match date change for Ganesh Chaturthi and final linear agreements are still being negotiated.
- Organizers say the production aims to reshape how cricket is shown for fans and sponsors and to serve as a technical rehearsal that could speed adoption of volumetric replays and cinematic angles in future international cricket coverage.