NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ad specs

NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP4. They run in the In-Stream (RSN CTV / Desktop / Mobile) placement on NBCUniversal. Encode with H.264 (preferred); DV/DVCPro NTSC (DV25/DV50) video with AAC audio at 29.97 fps for clean playback across devices.

Dimensions: 1920×1080 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Max duration: 30 sec

Visual specifications

Dimensions	1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios	16:9
Orientation	landscape
File types	MP4

Video & audio

Max duration	30 sec
Video codec	H.264 (preferred); DV/DVCPro NTSC (DV25/DV50)
Frame rate	29.97 fps
Video bitrate	10000 kbps
Audio codec	AAC
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Sample rate	44100 Hz
Bit depth	16-bit

Notes & source

1920×1080 or 1280×720, 16:9. 15s or 30s. HDS + HLS + MP4. H.264 preferred (Profiles: High/Main/Baseline). 29.97 fps. Audio AAC stereo 16-bit / 48 or 56 kHz / 44.1 kHz sample rate. Secure HTTPS only. VAST/VPAID vendor must be NBCU-verified. Impressions via 3rd-party noscript pixel; click via redirect/click command. One file per duration per tag.

Official source: https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/regional-sports-network-digital-video

Frequently asked questions

What size are NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ads?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) use?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
How long can a NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) video be?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) accept?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) accepts MP4 files.
What codec should NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ads use?: Encode NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) with H.264 (preferred); DV/DVCPro NTSC (DV25/DV50) and AAC at 29.97 fps.
What is the NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ad format?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) is a video ad format that runs in the In-Stream (RSN CTV / Desktop / Mobile) placement on NBCUniversal. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from NBCUniversal's official ad documentation.
Where does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) appear on NBCUniversal?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) ads appear in the In-Stream (RSN CTV / Desktop / Mobile) placement on NBCUniversal.
How does NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?: NBCUniversal Regional Sports Network Video — Multi-Bitrate (VAST/VPAID, Shortform) differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its 1920×1080px canvas, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.