ESPN: Sports Broadcasting Equipment Cases for Live Events
Challenge
ESPN broadcasts 100,000+ hours of live sports annually across 60+ sports. They need cases for cameras, audio equipment, graphics tablets, and comms at every venue. Cases must: (1) survive stadium-to-stadium travel weekly, (2) handle weather (rain, snow, heat), (3) integrate with ESPN's equipment tracking, (4) be airline-checkable for global events (Olympics, World Cup), (5) match ESPN's red brand color.
Solution
KeXinMaterials provided custom red cases with: (1) IP67 PP copolymer shell in ESPN red, (2) custom foam for Sony FX9 / Canon C70 / GoPro / comms / IFB / tally / cables, (3) TSA-approved compact size, (4) serialized QR + ESPN asset management integration, (5) airline-checkable for international events. Custom foam for Monday Night Football, NBA Finals, College Football Playoff, X Games, ESPY Awards.
Result
850 cases deployed across 12 ESPN production trucks and 60 venues. 24 months zero equipment damage. Cases reused 200+ cycles across 5,000+ events. ESPN standardized KeXinMaterials for all sports broadcasting field operations.
Client Testimonial
ESPN broadcasts from a different venue every week, often in extreme weather. KeXinMaterials cases protect our cameras and comms gear through rain, snow, and heat across 5,000+ events. The ESPN red color and 200+ cycle reusability match our brand and ESG goals. They're now our standard field production case. — ESPN VP of Remote Operations
— ESPN (owned by Walt Disney Company)
Project Duration
Ongoing (annual refresh)
Total Value
$1,100,000
Industry
Sports Broadcasting
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