BROADCAST SERVICES

We are offering service from three locations:

• The EBU Rome office on 44 Via della Conciliazione, including standup from the rooftop
• Our platform on Piazza Pio XII, just in front of Piazza San Pietro
• Our platform on Piazza Pia, further away from Piazza San Pietro on the other end of Via della Conciliazione, offering a wider shot of the Vatican

EBU is looking after the Media platforms at Piazza Pio XII and Piazza Pia, and allocating the spaces there on a first come, first served basis.

To book your dedicate live position on either platform, please urgently contact newsevents@eurovision.net to receive the ratecard and details.

For coordination and IFB numbers and further info for each location, please see below.

FEED DISTRIBUTION

Eurovision News Events, on behalf of Vatican media, will distribute the feed of VACTV from the start of the conclave (7 May) until the end of the conclave and new pope appears on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square after his election.

We’ll distribute the signal via SRT or LiveU with technical fees of EUR 950 per day.

Friday 09/05                   VATICAN – SISTINE CHAPEL
Holy Mass with the Cardinals presided over by the Holy Father Leo XIV. 
Expected start-end time: 08:55 -10:30 GMT (approx. time) 10.55 – 12.30 LT (approx. time)

ACCREDITATION

It is compulsory that you apply for a Temporary Accreditation with the Vatican here.  Click on "Accreditation System - Holy See Press Office". Once you've logged in, on the calendar, click on the green line that reads "Funeral Papa Francesco e Conclave". A pop-up will appear and you can select all the boxes and click submit. 

Media Operations and Accreditations - Holy See Press Office

Via della Conciliazione 54
00120  - CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
Phone: +39 (0) 6 69845600
Fax: +39 (0) 6 6868810
Email: accreditamenti@salastampa.va [Email address reserved exclusively for communication concerning the accreditation procedure]

Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (except holidays according to the Vatican calendar)

Distribution of Accreditation cards

The accreditation cards will be distributed at the Accreditation Office, with access from Via della Conciliazione, 54, from Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In addition, a platform pass is required to access both EBU platforms on Piazza Pia and Piazza Pio platforms. Please contact us to apply. The platform pass will be active ONLY for those broadcasters who have a dedicated position on the platform or if they have a booking with Eurovision News Events. 

Your QR code will be active only for the day of your booking. There is no space available for roaming teams. 

Attendees should wear dark, respectful clothing and maintain a respectful demeanor at the stand-up positions.

Please keep checking here regularly for any updates.