HBS
HBS, also known as Host Broadcast Services, is a privately owned company headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1999, the company employs approximately 170 individuals and reported $73.7M in revenue as of 2024. Fully owned by Infront Sports & Media, HBS specializes in media managed services. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company functions as a host broadcast organisation that provides television production for an international audience, particularly in the broadcast of the Football World Cup.

2024 Revenue

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Founded

1999

Headcount

162

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Media managed services

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

22

News Summary:

On April 9, 2026, Infront announced that Dan Miodownik, CEO, and Luc-Antoine Charial, COO, of its Host Broadcast Services (HBS) subsidiary, will step down from their respective positions on September 30, 2026. Their departure follows the delivery of key 2026 HBS projects, including the host broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the 2026 tennis US Open, and the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship. Previously, on October 23, 2025, HBS partnered with Virgin to launch "The Plait Room," a digital content series for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, aimed at promoting women’s sports following HBS's role as the host broadcaster of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Earlier, on August 25, 2025, HBS and NVP secured a five-year contract to manage the production and distribution of LaLiga's first and second division matches.

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HBS offers 2 products in the media tech industry. HBS's product portfolio comprises of media managed services and broadcast professional services.
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HBS's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. Caretta Research has split HBS's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is live production and OB services. For full access to HBS's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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HBS's customers primarily consist of spectator Sports companies. Examples of HBS's customers include French Football Federation (FFF), UEFA and FIFA. Examples of HBS's suppliers include Letsee, EVS Broadcast Equipment and EMG (Euro Media Group).

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HBS currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including beach soccer.

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