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Urban Edge Network (UEN) and Spiideo Partner to Enhance NAIA Sports Streaming and Monetization
Urban Edge Network (UEN), a leading streaming platform dedicated to NAIA sports, is partnering with Spiideo to offer its partner conferences professional-grade streaming and production tools.
This initiative is designed to elevate the visibility and value of NAIA athletics. The partnership also expands advertising opportunities for UEN’s partner conferences creating additional revenue streams for collegiate athletics programs. The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) is set to be the first conference to benefit from this collaboration.
We’re excited about this partnership and the expanded opportunities it creates for the SSAC and our member institutions. Working with UEN and Spiideo will help enhance the viewing experience for our fans while continuing to grow the exposure of SSAC athletics.
Spiideo’s cloud-based, AI-powered broadcast platform offers production capabilities including remote production, automated production workflows, custom virtual angles, instant replays, AI-highlights and more. The platform ensures high-quality content delivery and advanced analytical capabilities to enhance the viewing experience for fans and provide valuable data for teams and conferences.
“This partnership with Spiideo represents a monumental leap forward for UEN and, more importantly, for the NAIA athletic communities we serve,” said Hardy L. Pelt, Founding Member and Chief Revenue Officer of UEN. “We are not just providing a platform; we are delivering a technological ecosystem that empowers our partners to excel. This collaboration breaks down barriers, enhances content delivery, and unlocks significant new revenue streams, fulfilling our promise to keep our partners at the forefront of innovation and ensuring their stories are told with the production quality they deserve.”
Spiideo already has deep roots in NAIA athletics, serving as the official instant replay provider for NAIA Championships.
“Partnering with Urban Edge Network is a natural extension of our commitment to elevating collegiate athletics at every level. NAIA programs have incredible stories to tell. By bringing Spiideo to UEN’s partner conferences, we’re ensuring that these institutions have access to best-in-class production tools to share these stories,” said Matthew Delicâte, VP of North America at Spiideo. “We’re proud to grow our relationship with NAIA athletics as we help UEN and the Southern States Athletic Conference set a new standard for what collegiate sports streaming can look like.”
About Spiideo
Spiideo is the video automation platform used to coach, officiate, and broadcast team sports on all levels to their full potential.
Built on a unique engine of automated cameras, broadcast video, and arena calibration -threaded with data- Spiideo captures the full context of every game and practice. It’s how coaching staff work better with multi-angle video, officiating teams get decisive sight lines in seconds, and broadcasters reliably expand coverage.
Found in 7,000+ arenas across the NBA, Premier League, NHL, NCAA and more, our intelligent camera systems and cloud-first software helps the global sports community to manage margins on the field and balance the books off it.
About Urban Edge Network
Urban Edge Network (UEN) is a leading sports media and technology company dedicated to transforming how schools, conferences, and athletic organizations connect with fans, athletes, and communities. Through innovative live streaming, digital broadcasting, content creation, and strategic partnerships, UEN delivers high-quality sports coverage that elevates the fan experience at every level. By combining cutting-edge technology with a passion for athletics, UEN continues to expand opportunities for visibility, engagement, and growth across collegiate and scholastic sports. Fans can stream live games, original programming, and on-demand content here or through the Urban Edge Network app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and mobile devices.
About Southern States Athletic Conference
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 15 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports, culminating in 23 neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.