The World Cup will be broadcast in Dolby Vision HDR and higher-quality Dolby Atmos using the new AC-4 streaming format for the first time but only
Peacock subscribers will be celebrating this victory

Date:
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Description:
Peacock will be the first major streamer to deploy Dolby's AC-4 audio codec
in Telemundo's coverage of the 2026 World Cup

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Peacock will stream Telemundo's World Cup coverage with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos in AC-4 Dolby AC-4 codec promises higher sound quality than current streaming codecs All 104 matches will be covered Last month we reported on a blind test that says Dolby's new-generation AC-4 audio codec sounds as good as 4K Blu-ray even at
a low streaming bitrate. And now you can hear it as the soundtrack to the World Cup if you have the right tech and subscriptions.

Dolby and NBCUniversal have teamed up to deliver a world first. Telemundo's live Spanish-language FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage will be streamed on
Peacock in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos using the AC-4 codec according
to Dolby, this is "the first commercial deployment of Dolby AC-4 by a video streamer." All 104 matches will be broadcast using the technology, the first time it's been used for a major sporting event. It's also the first time the technology has been used by a major streaming service. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

(If Spanish-language commentary isn't your thing, you might be interested in Samsung 's latest TVs and their AI Soccer Mode, which enables you to remove the commentary entirely while keeping the crowd noise we tested two affordable Samsung 2026 mini-LEDs here .) All of Telemundo's World Cup
matches will use the AC-4 audio codec (Image credit: Peacock) Why this World Cup will sound like the future Sound quality is one area where streaming can be disappointing. The audio codecs used by the major streaming services can't rival the quality of a 4K Blu-yay disc's soundtrack because their audio is
too compressed. You may like Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind tests Here are my top 4 Dolby Atmos soundbars to level up your World Cup viewing You think your World Cup home theater setup is good? It's nothing compared to this

AC-4 is more modern, and delivers much higher quality at the same bitrates, and in the double-blind listening test I referenced above, multiple audio
pros couldn't tell the difference between AC-4 audio and uncompressed audio. It's up to 50% more efficient than current codecs, apparently.

The use of Atmos with AC-4 means the sound of these World Cup matches should be even more atmospheric, so if you've got a decent speaker setup or one of the best soundbars , it'll be even more fun to hear. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

I'm not sure it'll be 100% as "vivid and electrifying as if you are sitting front row for each match without stadium prices" as the marketing blurb claims, but better dyanamic range with Dolby's spatial audio tech should mean it feels genuinely more immersive.

Dolby and NBCUniversal's engineers have spent a year working together to
bring Dolby Vision to live sports, and according to NBCUniversal's senior
vice president of global video engineering, David Bohunek, Ftbol fans will love watching Telemundos FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage on Peacock in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with Dolby AC-4 itll be a truly stunning viewing experience they cant get anywhere else.

Of course, you'll need to be both a Peacock subscriber and using a TV with support for AC-4 in order to get the full effect. Dolby says that support in TVs is pretty widespread these days, and lists the following partners: " LG , Panasonic , Sony , TCL , Samsung, Sharp, Vantiva, Bang & Olufsen, Hisense , Huawei, Humax, Sagemcom, Skyworth/Strong, SEI Robotics, Innopia,Deutsche Telekom,Vodafone, Liberty Global, Sunrise, SES HD+, Sky, Swisscom, Zattoo, Waipu.tv, PUR, Ocilion, Austrostream, TPVision, Vizio, Philips, Kaon, Winston Neweb".

Naturally, you'll to check if your particular devices supports it, using the manufacturer's website (or, more likely, Google ). Thinking of buying a new TV? Try our TV size and model finder! You tell it how far you sit from your TV, we'll tell you what size to buy based on viewing angle advice from image quality experts, and we'll recommend our three top TVs at that size for different prices. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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