Welcome
Watch Online
Welcome to MIT Sportcast! We broadcast MIT sporting events in high-definition TV on MIT Cable Television, using live production software we are developing on GNU/Linux with OpenGL. We also have a blog about the progress of our software. If you're interested in joining the project, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We're at Sportcast@mit.edu
How to see Sportcast:
- On MIT TV in high definition, on channel 62-1.
- In standard definition, on MIT channel 11.
- On the Web. Either watch our on-air simulcast with QuickTime by clicking on the sample movie above or watch a particular show on demand with VideoLAN client by using the links to the right.
News
Women's Hockey vs. Saint Michael's
November 18th, 2006- Sportcast covered the MIT vs. Saint Michael's women's hockey match. It's now showing right here and on MIT Cable.
Men's Hockey vs. Westfield
November 11th, 2006- Sportcast covered the MIT vs. Westfield men's hockey match.
Football vs. Endicott
November 4th, 2006- Sportcast covered the MIT vs. Endicott football game.
Sportcast wants you!
October 25th, 2006- Wish there was a louder buzz surrounding MIT sports? Ever had an interest in broadcast journalism? Like to write media-based software? Nothing to do on a Saturday afternoon? Sportcast is for you! Send an e-mail to Sportcast@mit.edu if you'd like to help out. No experience necessary!
CNN Visits Sportcast
March 11, 2006 Representatives from Turner Broadcasting, the parent company of CNN, TBS, et. al. visited Sportcast to discuss our technology initiatives. It was an excellent opportunity for us to talk about our goals and challenges with experienced members of the industry.