Broadcasting Infrastructure
IIHF World Championships · Host Regulations · Championship Planning · Event Venues And Facilities
51.1The Host shall provide sufficient and suitable space and infrastructure in the arena for TV and Radio broadcasting (the “Broadcasting Infrastructure”).
51.2The Broadcasting Infrastructure shall include, but is not limited to:
a.Wi-Fi;
b.Cabled Internet;
c.Broadcast power;
d.General electricity;
e.TV equipment such as camera podiums and camera installation ceiling equipment;
f.Cable ways, bridges, holes; and
g.Replacement of marked or stained plexiglass whereby the quality of the coverage is affected by the inability to capture or use images according to the standard production plan due to view obstruction.
51.3Infront shall have the right to install four (4) TV studios (minimum of two (2) TV studios in the lower bowl with a view to the ice) each in size of approximately 30 m² (maximum 50 seat kills for any TV Studio in the lower bowl) in the main arena of each Championship.
51.4In the second arena, the Host shall install two (2) TV studios each in size of approximately 30 m² (maximum 50 seat kills per TV Studio) in the lower bowl with a view to the ice of each Championship.
51.5The Host shall use best efforts to ensure an additional two (2) TV studios in the second arena of each Championship. For avoidance of doubt, if space is available in the arena for the additional two (2) TV studios, not including in the lower bowl via seat kills, the Host shall provide the additional two (2) TV studios.
51.6The proposed locations for all TV studios are subject to IIHF final approval. For avoidance of doubt, the IIHF shall decide the location of the TV studio if there is a disagreement regarding their location between the Host and the IIHF Commercial Partner. The Host shall provide four (4) double containers and six (6) single containers located at each TV compound for TV production (including IT installation, required power, heating, and ventilation). The Host shall provide additional space for TV production offices inside the arena upon request, if available and against reasonable remuneration.