Media, Broadcasting & Press

MEDIA, BROADCASTING & PRESS

Football Skating World Cup 2027

Federation International Football Skating - FIFS

Media, broadcasting and press are central to the international presentation, credibility and long-term development of Football Skating.

The Football Skating World Cup 2027 is being developed as an exceptional international media event rather than a conventional competition broadcast. Its media programme is intended to connect the World Cup, World Congress, Commercial Exhibition, Cultural Exhibition, Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony and final entertainment programme with audiences in the Host Country and across international markets.

The 2027 edition will feature the 16th Senior Football Skating World Cup and the 2nd Junior Football Skating World Cup and is intended to become one of the largest international events in the history of Football Skating and a major global showcase for skating sport.

Purpose of the Media Programme

The official media programme is intended to:

• Present Football Skating professionally to international audiences;
• Promote the Senior and Junior World Cups;
• Showcase the World Congress, Commercial Exhibition and Cultural Exhibition;
• Create international visibility for the Host Country and Host City;
• Support sponsors, partners and participating federations;
• Build athlete, team and national-federation profiles;
• Develop official documentaries and historical records;
• Provide accurate and timely competition information;
• Expand the global audience for Football Skating and skating sport;

Protect the integrity, image and media rights of FIFS and the World Cup.

International Media Vision

The World Cup media strategy is intended to combine television, livestreaming, digital media, social media, documentary production, news distribution, airline entertainment, outdoor-sport programming and international federation networks.

Through combined media and distribution partnerships, the promotional objective is to reach audiences across a territory potentially approaching approximately 200 countries. Any final country count, audience reach or distribution commitment shall remain subject to confirmed contracts and verified media plans.

Global Television and Outdoor-Sport Distribution

Selected World Cup content may be distributed through international television platforms and outdoor-sport media channels in different regions of the world.

Potential content may include live or delayed match coverage, highlights, teasers, promotional films, official documentaries, athlete stories, federation profiles, Congress content, exhibition coverage, ceremony highlights and behind-the-scenes productions.

Broadcast format, territory, language, schedule and audience access shall be defined by the relevant rights agreement.

Host-Country Live Broadcasting

The Host Country media plan should include multiple live and non-live broadcast partners, subject to final agreements and local regulation.

Live coverage may include selected matches, opening and closing ceremonies, final matches, awards, interviews, studio programmes and official announcements.

Additional television channels may provide news reports, daily summaries, interviews, features, documentaries, press coverage and event analysis even where they do not carry live matches.

International Digital and Social-Media Coverage

The international campaign may use multiple social-media platforms and partner networks in different countries and languages.

Coverage may include short-form videos, live clips where authorized, match highlights, athlete features, team introductions, countdown campaigns, exhibition content, Congress updates, behind-the-scenes material, interviews, results, awards and sponsor activations.

This coordinated strategy is intended to generate sustained visibility before, during and after the event and may reach millions of potential viewers through combined official, partner, federation, athlete and creator channels.

Official Documentary Programme

The 2027 World Cup may include one or more official documentary productions covering the history, preparation, personalities, international development and delivery of the event.

Potential documentary subjects may include the development of Football Skating, Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour and the international movement, participating countries, athletes, referees, host preparation, the World Congress, exhibitions, ceremonies, sponsors, volunteers and the legacy of the event.

Official documentary rights, production control, editing, distribution and commercial use shall be governed by written agreement.

World Congress Media Coverage

The official FIFS World Congress may receive dedicated media coverage, including official photography, video, interviews, press statements, institutional content and selected livestream or recorded sessions.

Coverage may present federation presidents, international delegates, government representatives, partners, technical leaders and official decisions, subject to confidentiality and Congress rules.

Exhibition Media Coverage

The International Commercial Exhibition and International Cultural Exhibition may be promoted through television features, interviews, digital tours, exhibitor profiles, country-pavilion content, product demonstrations, cultural performances and business-networking coverage.

Exhibitors and cultural participants may receive media opportunities according to their approved package and the official production schedule.

Opening, Closing and Final Festival Coverage

The Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony and final festival, concert or entertainment programme may receive dedicated television, livestreaming, photography and social-media coverage.

Coverage may include red-carpet or guest arrivals, athlete and delegation parades, cultural performances, speeches, awards, music, sponsor acknowledgements and official celebration content.

Official Media Rights and Ownership

All official World Cup media, broadcasting, livestreaming, audiovisual, photography, archive, documentary, highlights, data and content rights remain subject to the authority of FIFS and the approved commercial and operational framework administered by IPTC Organization.

No person or organization may broadcast, livestream, record, commercially distribute, sell, license or exploit official event content without written authorization.

Role of IPTC Organization

IPTC Organization is responsible for the principal commercial and operational coordination of media, broadcast, press, production, rights agreements and partner implementation under the approved World Cup framework.

IPTC may appoint or contract local and international broadcasters, media agencies, production companies, documentary teams, digital platforms, press-service providers, photographers, videographers, social-media partners and distribution representatives.

Every appointed party must operate within a written mandate and may not exceed the authority granted to it.

Media Accreditation

All media representatives must complete the official accreditation process and receive approval before accessing controlled World Cup areas.

Media categories may include television, radio, press, news agencies, digital media, photographers, videographers, documentary crews, livestream teams, social-media teams, production staff, technical crews and authorized international or domestic camera teams.

Accreditation does not automatically grant filming, live-broadcast, interview, mixed-zone, dressing-room, court-side or commercial-content rights.

Media Application Requirements

Applicants may be required to provide legal organization name, country, media type, website, audience profile, proposed coverage, names and passport details of personnel, equipment list, insurance, previous work, requested access, interview needs and rights requested.

FIFS and IPTC may approve, limit or reject applications according to capacity, security, legitimacy, editorial purpose, technical requirements and existing rights agreements.

Press Centre and Media Facilities

The official venue should provide a professional media environment where operationally possible.

• Accreditation and check-in desk;
• Media workroom;
• Reliable internet and power;
• Press-conference area;
• Mixed Zone;
• Interview positions;
• Media tribune or designated seating;
• Camera positions;
• Commentary positions;
• Production-control area;
• Official information service;
• Lockers or secure equipment storage where available;
• Refreshment and hospitality support where approved.

Press Conferences and Official Briefings

Official press conferences may be organized before, during and after the World Cup.

These may include event launch, host announcement, draw, opening press conference, daily briefings, technical statements, finalist conferences, awards conference and post-event review.

Only authorized spokespersons may issue official statements on behalf of FIFS, IPTC or the World Cup.

Mixed Zone and Interview Operations

A controlled Mixed Zone may be established for post-match interviews and approved media interaction.

Interview access, order, duration, language, camera positions and participant availability shall be managed by the official media team.

Media representatives may not obstruct athletes, referees, teams, medical staff or event operations.

Athlete and Team Media Obligations

Participating teams, coaches and athletes may be required to support reasonable official media activities, including team photographs, short interviews, press conferences, mixed-zone appearances, promotional filming and official content production.

Junior athlete media activity shall be managed with appropriate safeguarding, consent and supervision requirements.

Referee and Official Media Protection

Referees and technical officials shall not be approached in unauthorized areas or pressured for immediate comment.

Any approved referee interview or technical explanation must be arranged through official channels and must not compromise neutrality, confidentiality or disciplinary procedures.

Photography and Video Rules

Photography and filming may be restricted by zone, time, equipment type and rights category.

Flash, drones, remote cameras, camera cranes, court-side equipment, dressing-room filming and private-area recording require specific approval.

Unauthorized recording in medical, referee, changing-room, accreditation-control, security or confidential meeting areas is prohibited.

Livestreaming and Digital Rights

Only authorized rights holders and approved official channels may livestream World Cup matches or controlled event content.

Personal mobile-phone streaming, unofficial rebroadcasting, screen capture, restreaming, commercial clip distribution and unauthorized monetization are prohibited.

FIFS and IPTC may request immediate removal of infringing content and may suspend accreditation or pursue contractual or legal remedies.

Official Results, Data and Graphics

Official scores, standings, match data, statistics, schedules, team information and competition graphics must be sourced from approved World Cup systems.

Where unofficial information conflicts with FIFS records, the official FIFS record shall prevail.

Commercial use or automated redistribution of official data may require a separate licence.

Broadcast Production Standards

Broadcast and production partners may be required to comply with approved standards for camera coverage, replay systems, graphics, commentary, audio, lighting, timing, score integration, interviews, ceremonies, sponsor visibility, archive delivery and technical redundancy.

Production must respect athlete safety, referee operations, court access, Junior safeguarding, rights restrictions and event protocol.

International Commentary and Language Services

Broadcasts may be produced in multiple languages according to partner agreements and audience needs.

Commentators must use official names, terminology, rules and competition information and must avoid discriminatory, defamatory or misleading statements.

Official pronunciation, team information and technical guidance may be supplied through a media handbook.

News Distribution and Press Releases

The official press office may issue media releases, advisories, statements, schedules, results, quotes, photographs, video links and event updates.

Approved content may be distributed to national and international media, participating federations, governments, partners, sponsors, airlines, sports organizations and digital platforms.

Crisis and Incident Communication

Any communication concerning medical incidents, security matters, disciplinary cases, protests, match suspension, safeguarding, legal matters or emergency situations shall be controlled through the authorized communication structure.

Media representatives must not publish confidential personal, medical or investigative information obtained through restricted access.

Sponsor and Partner Media Integration

Approved sponsors and partners may receive media visibility through broadcast graphics, LED content, interviews, documentaries, press backdrops, official publications, social-media campaigns, branded features, awards, exhibitions, ceremonies and hospitality content according to their written rights package.

Editorial independence and official competition integrity must be preserved.

Media Conduct and Ethics

Accredited media personnel must act professionally and respect accuracy, privacy, safeguarding, non-discrimination, intellectual property, security, venue rules and official instructions.

Harassment, unauthorized access, manipulation of credentials, interference with competition, deceptive recording and misuse of confidential information may lead to immediate withdrawal of accreditation.

Archive and Legacy

Official photographs, match footage, interviews, documentaries, results, graphics and event records may be preserved in the FIFS and World Cup archive.

These materials may support historical documentation, education, promotion, federation development, future events and approved commercial productions.

Media Partnerships

Partnership opportunities may be available for television networks, streaming platforms, outdoor-sport channels, news agencies, newspapers, magazines, radio, digital publishers, social-media networks, production companies, documentary producers, airlines, travel-media platforms, photography agencies and technology providers.

All partnership rights must be defined in a written agreement.

Final Confirmation and Media Announcements

Final broadcaster names, live channels, media partners, distribution territories, airline platforms, schedules, press-centre arrangements, accreditation deadlines and production plans will be announced after official confirmation.

No preliminary discussion, projected audience or proposed distribution arrangement shall be treated as guaranteed unless formally confirmed in writing.

Media and Press Assistance

Accredited media may receive official assistance relating to accreditation, schedules, results, interview requests, press conferences, media facilities, technical access, approved photography, host-country information and official content resources.

Assistance does not guarantee exclusive access, interviews, broadcast rights, travel, accommodation, equipment clearance or unrestricted filming.

Apply for Media Accreditation or Partnership

Media organizations, broadcasters, production companies, documentary teams, news agencies and digital platforms interested in covering or partnering with the Football Skating World Cup 2027 should contact the official World Cup media structure.

World Cup Office

worldcup@footballskating.com

Media and Press Inquiries

media@footballskating.com

Commercial Media and Broadcasting Partnerships - IPTC Organization

sponsorship@iptcertification.com

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