Riedel RefCam and Easy5G to Make Handball Debut at the Men’s EHF EURO 2026
The European Handball Federation will introduce Riedel’s RefCam and Easy5G systems at the final weekend of the Men’s EHF EURO 2026.
WUPPERTAL, Germany(05 Nov 2025)
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Nov. 5, 2025 — The European Handball Federation (EHF) will introduce Riedel’s RefCam and Easy5G systems at the final weekend of the Men’s EHF EURO 2026. The RefCam, a lightweight head-mounted camera offering a referee’s-eye view of the game, will capture live action from the semi-finals and medal matches in Herning, Denmark, on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026. Powered by Riedel’s Easy5G Private 5G network, the camera’s signal will be transmitted live to the TV world feed, delivering an unprecedented, immersive perspective for fans.
“The RefCam brings fans closer to the action than ever before,” said Martin Hausleitner, Secretary General, EHF. “Its introduction underlines the EHF’s broader mission to embrace state-of-the-art broadcast technology and continuously enhance the spectator experience, both in the arena and for millions of viewers worldwide.”
The lightweight 14-gram camera unit — featuring a wide-angle lens, automatic exposure adjustment, and electronic image stabilization — integrates directly into the referee’s headset and works in combination with a compact transmission beltpack. Together, the complete system has a total weight of less than 150 grams, ensuring that there is no interference with the referees’ mobility or communication.
Together with its refereeing partner DEKRA, the EHF will use footage recorded by the RefCam combined with referees’ audio to give fans deeper insight into how referees lead the game, communicate with each other, and interact with players. First clips will already be published on the EHF’s channels during the tournament as part of the established Final Whistle series.
“We are incredibly proud to see our RefCam technology deployed at the Men’s EHF EURO 2026,” said Lutz Rathmann, CEO Managed Technology, Riedel Communications. “This marks a major milestone — not only for Riedel, but for handball and sports broadcasting worldwide. For the first time ever, RefCam will be used in a live broadcast outside of football, with multiple units operating simultaneously on our Easy5G network. We can’t wait to showcase how this new point of view can redefine the live sports experience and bring fans even closer to the intensity and emotion of the game.”
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Photo Caption: EHF RefCam test at the Women's EHF EURO Cup match Denmark vs Czechia in October 2025