Riedel’s multi-city communications & network cover FISU Games flawlessly
For the recently completed Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU (International University Sports Federation) World University Games, Riedel Communications delivered a comprehensive Managed Technology service panning communications and network infrastructure for all event venues and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC).
The Riedel team ensured uninterrupted connectivity and flawless coordination across one of the largest multi-sport events of the year, including the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies.
Staged across multiple cities in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, the 2025 FISU Games required a highly reliable and scalable backbone to support operations in 23 sports venues and at the IBC in Essen. The Managed Technology team provided internet connectivity, intercom, and radio systems, along with remote monitoring and operational support.
Lukas Stellmacher, Senior Project Manager, Riedel Communications, said, “Our team established a robust network infrastructure featuring approximately 53 kilometres of temporary multicore fibre optic cables, linking all venues via a central fibre network.
“At the IBC, we set up a dedicated network operation centre (NOC) staffed with experts to monitor and manage all systems in real time.
“Despite the tight planning timeline of just eight weeks, the entire network was implemented smoothly and efficiently. Given the complexity and scale of this project, completing the setup without major issues is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team.”
At the heart of the event’s operational success was a collaborative communications ecosystem in which Riedel technology played a central role. Across all venues and the IBC, Artist intercom systems, Bolero wireless units, SmartPanels, and MediorNet media nodes were deployed by Riedel and other specialist teams from the broadcast and event production sectors.
For specific competitions, Riedel’s Bolero S RefComms system was implemented in agile standalone mode to provide reliable referee communications. Riedel’s close cooperation with all technical partners ensured all systems were connected into a unified network bridging multiple production domains.
Riedel’s role also encompassed comprehensive IT services. A central IT network interconnected all locations, supporting intercom, internet access points, and specialised applications such as audio description, which were controlled and monitored remotely from the IBC.
The team also supplied 450 laptops, 50 tablets, and 130 networked multifunction printers across operational areas, providing the technological backbone for logistical and administrative workflows.
