As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ enters its final phase, HITN MEDIA, the nation's leading Spanish-language public television network serving Hispanic audiences, has celebrated the successful transformation of its iconic Brooklyn Navy Yard rooftop into the New York broadcast headquarters for New World TV's summer soccer coverage. PGS Group of France, an international media services company specializing in broadcast operations and content distribution, managed the production, which turned HITN's waterfront studios into a world-class international broadcast center delivering tournament coverage to more than 90 million viewers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
After evaluating multiple New York City locations, New World TV, a Pan-African broadcaster, selected HITN's 23,000-square-foot rooftop terrace for its unparalleled Manhattan skyline views and technical infrastructure. Over the past several weeks, approximately 40 international broadcast professionals have operated from Brooklyn, producing live programming from facilities housing presentation studios, production offices, and a technical operation hub, supported by HITN Media's state-of-the-art facilities providing connectivity, power distribution, and transmission support. Project management was led by Juan Pablo Santos of Wood Creek Road Productions.
“As the tournament reaches its conclusion, this project has demonstrated the extraordinary capabilities of HITN Media’s Brooklyn studios as a premier destination for international media production,” said Michael D. Nieves, President and CEO of HITN. “Our facilities combine a distinctive New York setting with the technology, connectivity, and operational expertise required by global broadcasters.” The rooftop offers expansive outdoor production space, unobstructed skyline views, high-capacity fiber connectivity, and secure access, among other features.
“New York City is one of the world’s great stages, and for a tournament of this magnitude we wanted a location that reflected the energy, ambition, and global reach of our coverage,” said Aboubakar Coulibaly, CEO of New World Televisions Group. “HITN Media’s rooftop provided the ideal combination of visual impact and broadcast capabilities.” Michaël Viviani, CEO of PGS Group, added, “This project demonstrates what can be achieved when world-class facilities are combined with international broadcast expertise. Together, we delivered a complete international broadcast hub within just a few weeks, enabling live FIFA World Cup coverage across Sub-Saharan Africa while showcasing New York as a global broadcast destination.”
The successful execution reinforces HITN Media’s Brooklyn Navy Yard campus as a premier destination for live television and major international productions. For more information, visit HITN.org or follow HITN on LinkedIn.
