Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) – part of Signify, the world leader in lighting – have announced the launch of Sports Live, a new software available during the Championship 2026.
Sports Live uses live match data to trigger real-time lighting effects for key moments such as goals, red and yellow cards — extending the action beyond the screen and into the home. Easy to set up and in time for the world’s biggest football event of the year, soccer at home has never felt so real.
Real-Time Match Sync, Powered by Live Data
As key moments happen — from goals to cards — lighting effects are triggered instantly, bringing the pace and intensity of the match into the room.1
Designed for live viewing, the system allows users to fine-tune timings to account for minor broadcasting delays. If users choose to pause the action, lighting effects are also paused and – upon resuming – sync to current, live match events for a consistent and accurate real-time experience.
Powered by an integrated live sports data API2, Sports Live connects Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) home lighting systems to key match events.
During quieter periods of play, the action is still mesmerizing, as home lighting systems intelligently adapts to the game state, showing your favourite team’s colour, the colour of the game leader, or a warm white for a tied score, for a consistently personalized viewing experience.
Simple Set Up, Seamless Sync
Designed to be quick to set up, and taking just a few minutes, users simply select a preferred team and assign compatible colour-capable lights, and the system will automatically connect to live match data.
Philips Hue app: uses the Philips Hue Bridge to connect any supported smart lights to the Sports Live software and kick-start real-time connectivity. Utilizing the connected ecosystem, the experience scales effortlessly from a single room to a full zone of the home, depending on the user’s setup.
WiZ app, for Philips Smart Lighting and all “Connected by WiZ” products: Sports Live operates through a WiFi-based setup, designed for accessibility and personalization without the need of a Bridge. The system supports an unlimited number of lights, allowing you to scale your entertainment setup without limitations.
Shining A Light On At-home Entertainment
Sports Live builds on Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) entertainment ecosystems to create immersive ways to experience content at home. There’s no need for any other syncing hardware – including HDMI devices – and complements existing features like Hue Sync or WiZ sync with TV, for greater flexibility in customizing at-home entertainment set-ups.
“With Sports Live, we’re moving beyond the traditional screen-based sync offering, broadening the role of our at-home smart lighting in sports. By using live match data to trigger lighting in real time, we’re creating a new level of precision and immersion to how fans experience sport at home, making every match a truly memorable occasion.”
John Smith
Business Leader Connected Lighting
Availability
The feature will be available for a limited time, aligned with major international football matches taking place from June 11, 2026 and throughout the tournament period.
1 Contains flickering lights that may affect people with photosensitive epilepsy or other light sensitivities. Please use caution and stop use immediately if symptoms occur.
2 Sports Live is powered by third-party match data, therefore, it may not always be available or work as expected, and the experience may vary at times. Availability and performance cannot be guaranteed.
