BBC’s Women’s Euros coverage with Lightwell virtual set gains Broadcast Sport Awards shortlist nod

This is a wonderful recognition of the ambitious production — and we are especially proud that Lightwell’s virtual set design played a key role in bringing this to life.

Behind the virtual studio

For this tournament, Sunset+Vine embraced a flexible, immersive environment to support BBC’s pre-match, half-time, and post-match programming. They leaned on green-screen virtual studio technology to recreate an evocative “Swiss chalet” setting, complete with landscapes, reflections, and integrated interactive screens. (SVG Europe)

Our contribution - the virtual set architecture and design - helped deliver:

• A coherent visual identity that tied into the tournament’s setting (mountains, lakes, chalet aesthetic)
• Seamless integration of live presentation, analyst movements, and real-time graphics
• Support for motion tracking, reflections, and dynamic lighting via tools like Mo-Sys and Unreal-based rendering (SVG Europe)

The challenge was to make everything feel “grounded” - so presenters can walk, point, move - yet maintain full flexibility. Balancing realism and creative freedom was central.

Why this matters

Being shortlisted for this Awards category underscores how sports broadcasting is evolving: it’s not just about cameras in stadia anymore, but about virtual environments, remote production, and immersive presentation.

For Lightwell, this recognition affirms our mission: to push what’s possible in virtual studios, ensuring they aren’t just backdrops — they’re collaborators in storytelling.

We extend huge congratulations to Sunset+Vine, BBC Sport, and all the technical and creative teams who made this possible. Whether or not this production wins, being part of this shortlist is a privilege.

You can view the full Broadcast Sport Awards 2025 shortlist on their website. (Broadcast Sports Awards)

And, you can read about this project in our case study section at BBC Womens Euros Virtual Set