The match was played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

[Via Satellite 06-09-2014] Sky Deutschland chose ViXS Systems’ XCode 6400 System on Chip (SoC) for a live 4K Ultra High Definition (Ultra-HD) test broadcast of the German Football Association’s (DFB) Pokal Final in Berlin, Germany on May 17, 2014 between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund. Sky Deutschland used the XCode 6400 SoC to complete a trial in 4K of Bundesliga football matches on April 26, 2014.

“Sky Deutschland is revolutionizing the consumer and football fan’s viewing experience by being one of the first service operators to validate and trial a live end-to-end Ultra-HD broadcast solution,” said Sally Daub, president and CEO, ViXS Systems.