Planar LED Walls to Enhance NBC Sports' 2026 Winter Games Coverage

NBC Sports has selected Planar to supply DirectLight Pro Series LED video walls for its production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Planar Supplies LED Video Walls for NBC Sports' 2026 Olympic Broadcast NBC Sports announced on February 3, 2026 , that it has selected Planar to provide LED video walls for its production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The displays will be used within NBC Sports' studios in Milan, Italy, to enhance the visual presentation of the global sporting event. DirectLight Pro Series for Enhanced Visuals The installation will feature Planar's DirectLight Pro Series LED video walls , specifically noted for their 1.2 millimeter pixel pitch . This high resolution is intended to deliver vivid, true-to-life visuals, contributing to a more immersive viewing experience for audiences watching the Games. These displays will be strategically placed to cover architectural archways and windows within Studio A and Studio B in Milan, integrating seamlessly into the broadcast environment. Elevating the Broadcast Experience This deployment signifies the increasing role of advanced display technology in major international broadcast productions. Planar's contribution will allow NBC Sports to present the excitement of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics with enhanced visual fidelity. Tom Petershack, general manager of media and special projects at Planar, expressed pride in supporting NBC Sports for this prestigious event, emphasizing that the company's displays are designed to elevate broadcast environments and facilitate compelling storytelling. Supporting Global Sporting Events NBCUniversal is set to present its 20th Olympic Games, with the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics scheduled from February 6-22 and the Paralympics from March 6-15. As NBC Sports owns the U.S. media rights through 2036, the selection of Planar's technology for the Milan Cortina games underscores a commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art visual solutions for high-profile events. Planar has a history of providing display technology for major sporting events, including the 2022 Winter Olympics.