Eurovision Services enabled seamless live coverage of 18 UEFA Champions League matches on Match Day 8, managing over 700 transmissions and showcasing industry-leading expertise in large-scale sports broadcast delivery.
What we do
Decades of experience, global connections, and proven performance.
Here’s a quick look at who we are, and what we deliver.
Key facts
+100k
Transmissions per year
+12k
Hours of streaming per year
3
Main centres
250
Points of presence
We bring your content to global audiences
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Years in broadcasting
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Connected broadcasters
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Employees around the world
Our story
From the World’s First International Broadcast 1953
To the World’s Latest Live Sports Event Today
Biggest Football Night
29/01/2025
UEFA EURO 2024
12/06/2024
UEFA EURO 2024 is one of the largest and most complex remote productions ever. Eurovision Services ensured a seamless, international live delivery through advanced workflows, connecting multiple countries with precision and reliability.
Hybrid Delivery for Live Event
01/05/2024
Eurovision Services launches Fiber Connect and Internet Connect, two complementary solutions offering reliable, scalable transmission over fiber or public internet, designed to adapt to any live production scenario, from stadiums to remote locations.
Acquisition by Dubag Group
31/01/2023
Munich-based private equity firm Dubag Group acquires Eurovision Services.
Worldwide NBA SRT delivery
01/06/2022
In 2022, Eurovision Services completed its first international NBA delivery using SRT technology, pioneering secure, low-latency streaming that brought high-quality live basketball content to global audiences efficiently and reliably.
Pioneering Digital Contribution
01/07/2020
Eurovision Services pioneered digital contribution services, becoming the first company to deliver high-quality, reliable live content transmission via digital networks, revolutionizing remote broadcasting and setting new industry standards worldwide.
UEFA EURO 2020
30/06/2020
UEFA EURO 2020 was the most complex tournament ever delivered. Eurovision Services ensured seamless coverage across 11 countries, overcoming pandemic challenges with robust remote workflows and exceptional coordination under pressure.
The launch of a new subsidiary
01/01/2019
Eurovision Services S.A. – formerly known as Eurovision Media Services, the EBU's business arm – officially became a fully owned EBU subsidiary on 01 January 2019.
EBU announces new subsidiary for business services
08/10/2018
The European Broadcasting Union announces its decision to transfer its business services to a new subsidiary, Eurovision Services SA, on 1 January 2019. The new subsidiary will be fully owned by the EBU and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Launch of new encryption system
09/04/2018
In collaboration with NovelSat, Eurovision Media Services develops a new encryption system called HMCrypt. Using Hypermux content distribution platforms, HMCrypt provides the utmost security when delivering content to rightsholders worldwide. It's digital rights management technology allows clients to authorise or reject reception sites in minutes.
Launch of new streaming services
10/07/2016
For the first time, Eurovision offered access to all live isolated production feeds for the 2016 European Athletics Championships through a multi-feed streaming platform accessible online (www.eurovisionsport.tv). Sports fans were able to experience the action on TV, radio and online.
Launch of new IP-based service
19/02/2016
Eurovision launches a new IP-based service called 'Eurovision FLEX' to enable media organisations to go live from where the news is happening. This innovative solution is cost-effective and allows media organisations to manage their transmissions wherever they are in the world.
Extension of satellite capacity
17/02/2016
Eurovision announces the permanent extension of its Eurovision Global Network over the African continent. This development completes the global reach of the Eurovision satellite and fibre network which is already fully implemented over Europe, Asia and the Americas.
First 4K transmission of FIFA World Cup
13/07/2014
Eurovision mounted its largest ever broadcast services operation to date at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.™ For the first time, 3 games, including the final, were broadcast in 4K resolution (ultra-high resolution) using the Eurovision Global Network. Content was carried via the fibre and satellite network from the various venues to the rightsholders and over 30 return feeds.
Eurovision Song Contest goes multimedia
13/05/2000
For the first time, the Eurovision Song Contest is broadcast live on the Internet. All fans in Asia can now be reached via permanent facilities from Eurovision Media Services and a commercial CD featuring all 25 songs comes out. The Olsen Brothers from Denmark are the winners with 'On the Wings of Love'.
Satellite TV is born
23/07/1962
The first transmission between North America and Europe using the Telstar satellite, a spherical satellite about the size of a large beach ball. There was only a 20 minute transmission window during each 2.5 hour transmission window due to the fact that the Telstar could only broadcast signals when it was visible to ground stations on both sides of the Atlantic.
First Eurovision Song Contest
24/05/1956
The first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. Seven countries participated in this historic event and a total of 10 national broadcasters transmitted the show live to audiences at home. Few people know that the contest was designed to show off the Eurovision Network.
First major international broadcast
02/06/1953
The Coronation of Elizabeth II was the first event to be broadcast live internationally. People crowded in front of the few available television sets to see the magic happen.
Our team - Commited to excellence
Leadership
Michael Hangelmann
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Geiger
Chief Financial Officer
Fabien Robineau
Chief Commercial Officer
Alex Sánchez
Chief Operations Officer
Hardy Steinweg
Chief Technology Officer
Carmen Bannatyne
Global Head of People, Culture & Communication
Dorothée Hernot
Global Head of Legal & Compliance
Felix Junker
Managing Director of EAI & Group Head of Product
Farhan Jaffer
Group Commercial Finance Director
Mathieu Aichmayer
Managing Director Asia
Where to find us
Our locations
Eurovision Services (Headquarters)
L'Ancienne Route 17A
Postal Box 45
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Geneva
Switzerland
Eurovision Beijing
C-1606
Oriental Media Center
No. 4 Guanghua Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100026
China
Eurovision Services Middle East
Dubai Media City
D/Quarters DMC Bldg 5
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Eurovision Services Madrid
Julián Camarillo 29
Citypark Edificio E-2
28037 Madrid
Spain
Eurovision New York
CBS Broadcast Center (Room 4330)
524 West 57th Street
New York 10019
USA
Eurovision Singapore
Eurovision EVO Pte. Ltd Unit #34-08 The Concourse 300 Beach Road 199555 SINGAPORE
Eurovision Washington D.C
2000 M Street NW
Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20036
USA
Mission Vision Values
Eurovision Services
Our Mission
We are committed to delivering innovative and client-focused solutions that drive meaningful business growth for sport and media companies around the world. By placing our clients' needs at the heart of our decision-making, we strive to exceed expectations through excellence, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of quality. Our success is built on collaboration, ensuring that we work as the one global team we are to achieve outstanding results.
Our Vision
We aspire to be a leader in transformative solutions, setting the standard for excellence in the broadcast industry. Through forward-thinking strategies and a dedication to continuous improvement, we aim to stay ahead of the competition while fostering long-term partnerships with our clients. Our vision is a future where innovation, teamwork, and adaptability empower businesses to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our Values
At the core of our organization is a commitment to teamwork, client-centricity, and high standards. We believe that the best solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together, and we uphold integrity and quality in everything we do. Embracing change and seeking cutting-edge advancements, we continuously evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow while staying true to our foundational principles.