Chyron Virtual Placement 8.0 Delivers IP Workflows and NBA-Focused Updates

From IP Connectivity to Court-Accurate Tracking, VP 8.0 Expands the Power of Virtual Placement

MELVILLE, N.Y. – January 8, 2026 – Chyron today announced the release of Virtual Placement 8.0, an update that brings SMPTE 2110 IP connectivity to broadcast workflows and introduces NBA-focused line tracking.

“We are meeting the industry where it is going with IP-based workflows and richer storytelling tools,” said Andreas Olsson, Product Manager for Virtual Placement at Chyron. “Adding SMPTE 2110 IP support and elevating basketball coverage with enhanced tracking allows broadcasters to engage audiences with more accurate, high-impact visuals.”

By adopting SMPTE 2110, VP 8.0 aligns with the industry’s migration to IP, delivering ingest and output of uncompressed video. With this future-proof capability, Virtual Placement integrates into modern broadcast infrastructures.

Building on its proven accuracy in American football and soccer, Virtual Placement 8.0 brings court-accurate tracking to basketball, keeping virtual graphics visually locked to the floor and aligned with the action. This capability offers stable, hardware-free tracking on courts, unlocking advanced graphics and analysis directly within live NBA broadcasts.

As part of the Chyron ecosystem, Virtual Placement continues to deliver virtual advertising, dynamic sports analysis tools, and PRIME-powered broadcast graphics from a single platform. With VP 8.0, operators gain IP-workflows and expanded sport-specific capabilities, highlighting Chyron’s commitment to advancing live sports storytelling across leagues and markets.

Ready to turn live moments into premium inventory? Virtual Placement 8.0 helps teams set up faster, stay future-proof, and tell richer stories with confidence on a single, integrated system.

Learn more on our landing page or request a demo and conversation with our dedicated sales representative to establish the best fit for you and your team’s workflow.