[Implementation Report] Nation's First! Live Broadcast of Professional Baseball Independent League 'Wakayama Waves' Opening Game Using AI Camera & Local FM Commentary
NTTSportict conducted a live broadcast of the Wakayama Waves baseball opening game using automated AI cameras merged with local FM radio commentary. The system is also provided free of charge to local residents and amateur teams.
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- 📰 Published: April 10, 2026 at 17:00
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NTTSportict Corporation (Headquarters: Miyakojima-ku, Osaka; President: Masatoshi Nakamura, hereinafter 'NTTSportict'), which provides the AI sports video solution 'STADIUM TUBE', conducted a live broadcast using a baseball-specific AI camera at the home opening game of the professional baseball independent league 'Wakayama Waves'. This event was held at the Kamitonda Sports Center Baseball Stadium on April 5th (Sunday) as part of the 'Machispo' three-party collaboration project with Kamitonda Town and NTT West.
In this broadcast, the highly immersive video captured by the AI camera was combined in real-time with the live commentary audio from the local community broadcasting station 'FM TANABE'. This provided a new sports viewing experience through an advanced media collaboration that is unprecedented nationwide (*1). Moving forward, we plan to continue collaborating with 'FM TANABE' to broadcast select games of the 'Wakayama Waves' held at the Kamitonda Sports Center Baseball Stadium.
Furthermore, the baseball and soccer fields (Multi-purpose Ground A Court) at the Kamitonda Sports Center, where this system is installed, allow not only professional teams during official matches but also town residents and visiting training camp teams to use the AI cameras for free. It is provided at no cost as a tool for team strengthening, such as streaming training camp practices to distant parents or reviewing footage during evening meetings.
What 'Machispo' aims for is to visualize every sports scene, from the powerful footage of professionals to the practices of children and the challenges of athletes working hard at training camps. We will further accelerate the creation of a 'sustainable sports town' in Kamitonda Town, establishing an environment where everyone can enjoy the latest technology and where professionals, town residents, and visitors are deeply connected through sports.
## April 5 Wakayama Waves Opening Game vs. Hyogo Bravers Broadcast Overview
[Archived Video] AI Camera Footage x FM TANABE Live Commentary
https://www.youtube.com/live/N4MSCMPVMDw?si=aBMpKkTpSqxkNlmk
- On-site Public Viewing: Special monitor inside the Kamitonda Sports Center Baseball Stadium (Held April 5)
- Broadcast Cooperation: NTTSportict, FM TANABE, Nanki Wellness Tourism Council
In this broadcast, the highly immersive video captured by the AI camera was combined in real-time with the live commentary audio from the local community broadcasting station 'FM TANABE'. This provided a new sports viewing experience through an advanced media collaboration that is unprecedented nationwide (*1). Moving forward, we plan to continue collaborating with 'FM TANABE' to broadcast select games of the 'Wakayama Waves' held at the Kamitonda Sports Center Baseball Stadium.
Furthermore, the baseball and soccer fields (Multi-purpose Ground A Court) at the Kamitonda Sports Center, where this system is installed, allow not only professional teams during official matches but also town residents and visiting training camp teams to use the AI cameras for free. It is provided at no cost as a tool for team strengthening, such as streaming training camp practices to distant parents or reviewing footage during evening meetings.
What 'Machispo' aims for is to visualize every sports scene, from the powerful footage of professionals to the practices of children and the challenges of athletes working hard at training camps. We will further accelerate the creation of a 'sustainable sports town' in Kamitonda Town, establishing an environment where everyone can enjoy the latest technology and where professionals, town residents, and visitors are deeply connected through sports.
## April 5 Wakayama Waves Opening Game vs. Hyogo Bravers Broadcast Overview
[Archived Video] AI Camera Footage x FM TANABE Live Commentary
https://www.youtube.com/live/N4MSCMPVMDw?si=aBMpKkTpSqxkNlmk
- On-site Public Viewing: Special monitor inside the Kamitonda Sports Center Baseball Stadium (Held April 5)
- Broadcast Cooperation: NTTSportict, FM TANABE, Nanki Wellness Tourism Council