Winter Cup Yamanashi Qualifiers Set for Free AI Video Streaming
The STK杯 令和8年度 第79回全国高等学校バスケットボール選手権大会 山梨県大会 will offer free live and archived streaming of matches from the opening round through the final, prtimes.jp reported. 株式会社NTTSportict — operating as NTTSportict, with headquarters in Osaka and led by Representative Director Kazuhito Nishi — announced the initiative as an experimental demonstration project utilizing its STADIUM TUBE S3 AI sports video solution.
Opening on October 24, 2026, the tournament serves as the qualifying path for Yamanashi prefecture into the SoftBank Winter Cup 2026. Matches will run across several regional venues including Fujisan Hokuroku Park Gymnasium, Kaneyama General Gymnasium, Hokuto City Takane Gymnasium, and Tokyo Electron Nirasaki Arena, under the organization of the Yamanashi Basketball Association.
Technology Deployment Across Yamanashi Venues
The demonstration project applies automated camera setups developed by Pixellot Ltd., an Israel-headquartered firm powering the STADIUM TUBE infrastructure. By deploying unmanned AI cameras at regional sports venues, tournament organizers can cut recording costs down to approximately one-tenth of conventional costs, according to NTTSportict.
The S3 system captures standard broadcast-style auto-production angles that mimic human camera operators while simultaneously recording a wide panoramic feed of the entire court. Teams can channel this raw panoramic footage directly into existing coaching software platforms without undergoing file conversion, allowing technical staff to review tape and deliver player feedback immediately.
Expanded Fan and Player Features Through AI
Beyond traditional match broadcasting, the streaming initiative introduces automated personal highlight reels and granular data analytics for participating squads. The system extracts individual player movements to compile automatic digest clips, offering players a direct review tool while giving parents and supporters a new viewing format.
Accessing these features requires viewers to complete a free registration process via the STADIUM TUBE Yamanashi Winter Cup 2026 registration page. Users must sign in with an email authentication code, agree to privacy terms, and follow specific teams to receive notification alerts regarding match schedules.
Broadcasting and AI Features Require Formal Consent
While organizers aim to cover the entire tournament field, broadcast availability remains contingent on institutional agreement. Live and archived coverage applies strictly to teams that provide formal consent for filming and streaming.
Similarly, the generation of automated personal player highlight reels depends on prior consent and the submission of official team rosters ahead of competition. Advanced AI data analytics features intended for tactical review and coaching assistance are restricted strictly to authorized team personnel.
Matches Run Through November 3 with Sony Sponsoring
Competition matches are scheduled across five distinct dates: October 24, October 25, October 31, November 1, and November 3, 2026, concluding on the national holiday. Sony Marketing Corporation is participating as the streaming sponsor for the event.
NTTSportict plans to evaluate user feedback and technical performance data gathered throughout the Yamanashi qualifiers to refine future updates for its STADIUM TUBE architecture across amateur and regional sports broadcasts.
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