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Planar video walls playing big role in Winter Olympics, Paralympics
February 9, 2026
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ClaudePlanar is providing LED video walls for NBC Sport's production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as well as the Paralympics event.
The XXV Olympic Winter games kicked off Feb. 6 and run through Feb. 22. The Paralympics take place March 6-15.
NBC Sports is using Planar's DirectLight Pro Series LED video walls in a 1.2 millimeter pixel pitch on architectural archways and windows, according to a press release.
"The Winter Olympics are one of the most visually stunning events in the world, and Planar's LED video walls help us capture that beauty in full detail," Atila Ozkaplan, VP of production operations, Olympics, said in the release. "From our Milan studios, we're able to immerse viewers in the energy of the Games, elevating our storytelling through the vibrant imagery created by our talented graphics artists."
Planar has worked with NBC Sports since 2016, assisting production efforts at previous Olympics and other major international sports events in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
"We're proud to return as an LED video wall provider for the world's most prestigious sporting event, powering NBC Sports' broadcast coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with leading-edge LED video walls that deliver stunning visuals," Tom Petershack, general manager of media and special projects at Planar, said in the release. "Our displays are built to elevate the broadcast environment, enabling storytelling that connects with audiences in meaningful ways. We're honored to once again support NBC Sports with technology that broadcasters trust—helping ensure that viewers at home feel the same energy, excitement and immersion that comes alive inside the studios in Italy."
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