AI-Powered Sports Captioning Solutions

Whether to caption a sports broadcast, in-venue display or over-the-top content, AI-Media has all the technology you need in one place.
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Ensure fans never miss a word – whether at home or at the venue

Sports broadcasters, franchises and venues worldwide choose AI-Media for our simplified, all-in-one sports captioning solutions. Ensure fans never miss a word of the action with AI-powered live captions that ensure optimal accuracy by recognizing sports-specific terms and names. From soccer and tennis to baseball and global multi-sport events, we have all the AI-powered technology you need in one place to reliably caption any sport.

Popular sports captioning product bundles

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LEXI + Alta

Experience the best in captioning technology with our LEXI automatic captions and Alta IP encoder. Powered by AI, LEXI’s unmatched accuracy and cutting-edge features deliver results that rival human captions, at a fraction of the cost. It can also translate in over 50 languages.

LEXI seamlessly integrates with the virtualized, API-powered Alta, which save times and reduces costs with secure, streamlined workflows for MPEG TS, SMPTE 2110 or CDI uncompressed IP video.

Lexi & iCap Encode Pro

LEXI + Encoder Pro

Unlock the full potential of captions with the unbeatable combination of LEXI and Encoder Pro. LEXI's AI-powered automatic captions deliver accuracy rivalling human captions, at a fraction of the cost. It can also translate in over 50 languages.


Pair LEXI with our Encoder Pro SDI encoder for a reliable, low-latency captioning solution that’s trusted by broadcasters worldwide.

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LEXI + LEXI Viewer

Easily push captions to in-venue displays with the powerful combination of LEXI and LEXI Viewer. Powered by AI, LEXI’s unmatched accuracy and cutting-edge features deliver results that rival human captions, at a fraction of the cost. It can also translate in over 50 languages.

LEXI seamlessly integrates with LEXI Viewer, the ultimate HD-SDI captioning device for delivering captions to large in-venue Jumbotron or Daktronic LED displays. This combination ensures captions are clear and easy to read, while keeping video content fully visible. With 4 display options to choose from you can select the best mode for your requirements. Plus, access our AI-powered LEXI automatic captions with a single click.

Why Choose Ai-Media?

Trusted by the World’s Best
The world’s leading broadcasters and organizations choose AI-Media’s captioning technology for its unmatched accuracy and affordability.
Powered by AI
Our LEXI automatic captions leverage the latest AI to deliver results that rival human captions, at a fraction of the cost.
Solutions Built for Sports
From TV networks to stadiums, our end-to-end solutions can deliver captions for any need. And they enhance accuracy by recognizing sports-specific terms.
All the Tech You Need in One Place
Effortlessly combine LEXI with our range of IP and SDI encoders for a reliable, low-latency end-to-end captioning solution.
World-Leading Captioning Infrastructure
Ensure seamless, cost-effective caption delivery via AI-Media’s iCap Cloud Network – the world's largest, most secure caption delivery network.  
Expand Your Audience
Translate into a variety of languages with AI-Media’s automatic and human multilingual captions.

Case Studies

Global Sports Event

Ai-Media Captions the World’s Biggest Sporting Event

 

The Challenge

 

In 2021, one of America’s leading broadcasters needed an end-to-end solution to live caption 2,500+ hours of coverage for a global spectacle featuring over 11,000 athletes and 339 events. Every event required high-quality captions for in-game footage and commentary. Up to 50 simultaneous live streams could take place at any one time. 

 

The Solution

 

By combining Ai-Media’s LEXI automatic captions with our Alta IP encoder, the broadcaster simplified these complex demands with a scalable end-to-end live captioning solution. Powered by AI, LEXI delivered FCC-compliant live captions of over 98.5% accuracy. While Alta ensured seamless caption delivery with next-gen workflows that saved time and reduced costs.

 

Products Used

 

  • Lexi
  • Alta
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Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers revolutionizes captioning with AI-powered technology 

 

The Challenge

 

The Trail Blazers previously used live human captioners to provide accessibility for its game coverage. However, its technical team was spending significant time managing captioning resources, and the cost of human captions soon exceeded its production budget. 

 

The Solution

 

The Trail Blazers saved significant time and money with an end-to-end live captioning solution that combined Ai-Media’s AI-powered LEXI automatic captions with our Encoder Pro SDI encoder. LEXI delivered over 98% caption accuracy while also decreasing per-hour costs, while Encoder Pro streamlined workflows and ensured low-latency captions. 

 

Products Used

 

  • LEXI
  • Encoder Pro

 

Portland Trail Blazers

 

The Portland Trail Blazers is one of the NBA’s best-known franchises.

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