NBC Olympics will serve up a slate of firsts for the Summer Games, including a record 4,500 streaming hours that includes live streaming of all competition; TV simul-stream coverage of nine television networks for the first time; as well as first-time streaming to connected TVs. Many of the feeds will include both English- and Spanish-language commentary. Features are set to include a video-on-demand coverage, including athlete profiles and features, full-event replays and short-form highlights; video overlays; and closed captioning for the first time. Meanwhile, the NBC Olympics: Rio News & Results app will offer the latest Olympic news and results, extensive video highlights, TV listings, medal standings, dedicated sections for all 34 sports on the Rio program, Team USA and international athlete bios, and serve as the primary second-screen tool for NBC’s nightly primetime coverage.
“Our digital offering for Rio marries NBC Olympics’ renowned storytelling and live-event coverage with today’s advanced technology to deliver more content across more platforms than ever before,” said Rick Cordella, SVP and General Manager, Digital Media, NBC Sports Group. “Whether you’re a core fan of one of the 35 Olympic sports or just want to watch Team USA, we’ll deliver the best digital viewing experiences on your TV, at your desk, or on the go. Our goal is to provide ready access to every second of every event through our digital platforms.”