Pool Feed for Broadcasters |
1 |
Number of Directors |
6 |
PanAmSats used to send HD signal worldwide |
9 |
Cities hosting matches |
12 |
Panels on current FIFA football |
14 |
Distinct feeds produced by HBS per match |
16 |
Outside Broadcast Vans |
20 |
HD Cameras used to cover each match (per stadium) |
25 |
Microphones covering each match |
25 |
Length of event (days) |
31 |
Nations participating |
32 |
Match officials |
33 |
Number of matches broadcast in HD for 2002 FIFA World Cup |
48 |
Interview studios |
50 |
Total matches played |
64 |
Number of matches broadcast in HD for 2006 FIFA World Cup |
64 |
Presentation studios |
70 |
Number of Fujinon HD Lenses deployed |
100 |
Worldwide Broadcasters |
180 |
Players |
736 |
Length of audio/video cabling |
750 km |
Unilateral camera positions |
800 |
Length of cabling in total for 12 venues |
1300 km |
First year of the FIFA World Cup |
1930 |
Commentary positions |
2000 |
HBS staff to produce content |
2000 |
Hours of feeds produced |
2200 |
Estimated number of press on scene |
15000 |
Estimated number of network connections |
45000 |
Expected visitors per game |
40000 – 60000 |
RFID embedded tickets |
3.5 million |
Cost to sponsor the games |
$30 to $50 million |
Estimated cost of voice and data network deployed by Avaya |
$100 million |
Viewers expected to watch the games |
5 billion |