The new studio space will make its on-air debut during the period. Washington Wizards game on Thursday, March 21st
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Washington DC (March 19, 2024) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) today opens a brand new multi-million dollar home for local media platforms, including best-in-class production facilities and broadcast studios, adjacent to Capital One Arena at 700 6th Street Then he announced. , northwest of downtown Washington, DC
Fans of the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's Washington Mystics, G League's Capital City Go-Go and more will see the new studio featured during on-air broadcasts starting with Thursday's Wizards home games. I will do it. , against the Sacramento Kings on March 21st. This space serves as a noteworthy backdrop for the team's pre- and postgame shows, halftime and intermission reports, and other original programming on the network.
“The opening of this state-of-the-art facility represents the most important step yet in our commitment to creating best-in-class media experiences for our incredible fan base,” said Monumental's Media & New Business. said Zach Leonsis, Managing Director. Sports & Entertainment. “This new IP-based media center paves the way for higher-quality video, better programming, and more content about fan-favorite teams. We are very excited to be able to bring a national broadcast quality experience to one of our markets.”
The new production center, which Monumental Sports Network began designing in June 2022, is a two-story SMPTE 2110 facility that can be combined on conflict-free nights to create one nationally televised-worthy experience. Featuring two top quality studios. The main studio is equipped with his 24 cameras, 1,200 square feet of his 4K quality LED monitors, and innovative robotics to give metropolitan area sports fans the best pre- and post-game show viewing experience possible. Offers. The facility also includes two insert studios, his five control rooms for producing multiple events simultaneously, and brand-new office space for more than 150 Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) employees.
“This best-in-class workspace allows us to ensure we deliver the most noteworthy versions of sports programming to fans across the DMV region, truly putting us in a class of our own among local media platforms across the country.” ” added Friday Abernethy. , General Manager of Monumental Sports Network.
The new facility is equipped with a SMPTE 2110 system, so the space is flexible and can accommodate future advancements that will allow for increased broadcast resolution. Before the current Capitals and Wizards seasons end, Monumental Sports Network will upgrade its video quality from 1080i (shot at 30 frames per second) to 1080p (shot at 60 frames per second), allowing fans to enjoy their favorite live shows and originals. We'll make sure you enjoy the show. Amazing high resolution. This new facility will also be built to upgrade video quality to 4K in the future.
“The SMPTE 2110 system and other innovative technologies utilized in our new facility will not only help us provide high-quality broadcasts to our fans this season, but we look forward to continuing to innovate and improve our products in the future. ” said Charlie Myers, Chief Technology Officer. Monumental Sports & Entertainment Executive.
In August 2022, MSE recognized the incredible value of live sports media rights and announced that it would reinvest in regional broadcast rights by acquiring full ownership of NBC Sports Washington from Comcast/NBC Universal. We took a bold approach. Throughout 2023, the organization has worked tirelessly to integrate NBC Sports Washington's linear channels and Monumental's existing digital assets into a state-of-the-art, digital-centric media platform.
This transformation includes a complete rebrand and revamped programming lineup, building a management team with decades of media experience from organizations like Disney, DirecTV, DaZN, and Discovery, retaining and transitioning all network employees, and We're building new production infrastructure and systems, reimagining the fan experience, and integrating never-before-seen enhancements.
Launching in September 2023, the final product reinvents NBC Sports Washington's linear channels into Monumental Sports Network, a cutting-edge digital-centric media platform. In October, Monumental Sports Network announced direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription memberships for viewers who want to access Monumental Sports Network's live and on-demand programming without a pay-TV service.
In recognition of MSE's exemplary performance throughout the year, the December Sports Business Journal (SBJ) Monumental Sports Network has been announced as the winner of the 2023 “Best in Local Media” award.
In addition to live games from the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, Capital City Go-Go, and MSE's esports franchises, Monumental Sports Network boasts a comprehensive schedule of live college and high school sports programming, including the NWSL's Washington Spirit and Majors. We have a broadcasting partnership with. League Rugby Old Glory DC 2024 season.
Fans from Delaware to Richmond can watch Monumental on linear TV, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices at Monumentalsportsnetwork.com or by downloading the Monumental streaming app on Android, Apple TV, iOS, Fire TV, LG TV, and Roku. Watch Sports Network. Platforms such as Samsung TV, Vizio TV, and Xfinity X1 will be launched in the future.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights to games for the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics. Monumental Sports Network is also the television and digital home for the NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League's Wizards District Gaming, and also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and regional college Division II and below sports programs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more information, please visit https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/.
