I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coaching headset that is in development
- Sony gave us a first look at the latest prototype of its NFL coaching headset.
- This announcement comes after the tech giant became the official technology partner of the competitions.
- The NFL commissioner unveiled the headset during Sony’s 2025 CES keynote.
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Yes, Tom Brady attended Delta Air Line’s 2025 CES keynote, but before that, football and sports in general made an impact at this year’s show. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell even appeared at the press conference for Sony, which as the tech giant is called the official technology partner of the NFL and the sport’s official headphone supplier.
We’ve seen aspects of this partnership come to life, most recently when Sony’s Beyond Sports helped enable the alternative real-time broadcast of The Simpsons football match on Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. That broadcast was made possible with Sony’s Hawkeye solution, which tracks players using sensors on the field but also various cameras.
When the partnership was announced, Sony teased us that a headset designed for NFL coaches was in the works, and we got our first look at it during Sony’s press conference. If you guessed it would feature Sony branding, you’re right, and that indicates you’re a corporate sponsor.
We don’t have any specs or further details, but this is the latest prototype of the coaches headset that Sony is developing for the NFL. It will feature active noise cancellation, something Sony knows a thing or two about given the performance of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, and there will be some extra connectivity here.
These will be connected to Verizon’s 5G network — the carrier is another partner of the NFL — although it’s unknown whether they will also have Bluetooth or other connectivity. There is a large boom microphone for a clear recording even if you are on the sidelines, and there is also a receiver of sorts. Chances are, as we approach the next NFL season, Sony will be ready to share a little more.
However, it’s clear that the partnership between the two brands is growing, as Sony and the NFL regularly work together to secure replays, develop camera locations, expand Hawkeye to new stadiums and much more. Thanks to the growing collaboration between the companies, we got a quick behind-the-scenes look at the camera setup and production areas at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.