Sports photo delivery workflows
104 matches. 16 stadiums. 3 countries. Every second counts. FTPush delivers your photos the instant you export, automatically, while you're already shooting the next goal.
The 2026 World Cup ended on July 19, 2026. This guide is kept as a reference; its FTP workflows can be used at other sports events. Event details are historical. FTPSuite is an independent product, not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA.
Every role in the coverage chain
From the photographer on the pitch to the editor back at the newsroom. FTPSuite covers both ends.
You're at the stadium
Export your selects to a folder. FTPush detects the file and uploads to your server automatically, while you're already shooting the next play. Works with Capture One, Lightroom and Photoshop.
FTPush Pitchside workflow guide →You run the operation
Photographers upload from 16 stadiums across 3 countries. Editors receive in real time. FTPSuite handles both ends of the pipe. One licence, unlimited connections.
FTPSuite Bundle See FTPSuite plans →You're editing remotely
FTPull watches your FTP server and downloads every new photo automatically. Files appear on your Mac as fast as the connection allows. No manual refresh, no missed shots.
FTPull Remote editor guide →104 matches.
16 stadiums. 3 countries.
48 nations.
39 more matches than 2022. From the group stage opener on June 11 to the Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Every goal needs to reach editors in real time.
USA (11 cities) · Mexico (3 cities) · Canada (2 cities). FTPush works on any network: stadium WiFi, 5G or ethernet.
39 more than 2022. Group stage · Round of 32 · Knockouts · Final at MetLife on July 19. Every goal needs to reach your editor in real time.
Your photo leaves your camera — FTPush delivers it.
FTPush sits in your Mac menu bar watching a folder. The instant a new image appears (Lightroom, Capture One, Photoshop or any tool) it uploads to your server. No clicks. No switching apps. No waiting.
- Watches any folder in real time, reacts in under 1 second
- Works with Capture One, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Photo Mechanic
- IPTC Presets: auto-inject ScorePlay keywords (sp_, opta_g) per match
- Multiple destinations: agency, backup, client, all at once
- FTP, SFTP, FTPS. Handles stadium WiFi and 5G hotspots
Photos appear on your Mac
as fast as they're shot.
FTPull polls your FTP/SFTP server every few seconds and downloads every new file to a local folder. For remote editors covering the World Cup from the newsroom. Photos arrive automatically, no manual refresh.
- Polls the server every few seconds (configurable interval)
- Smart detection: only downloads complete, stable files
- Filter by extension, folder, name pattern
- Multiple servers simultaneously, one per photographer
- Runs unattended: works overnight, between matches
Plans and pricing
Choose the plan that fits your workflow. All purchases go directly to checkout.
World Cup 2026 workflow guides
Step-by-step for every role in the coverage team, and every app you shoot with.
The Pitchside Photographer's Workflow: Deliver World Cup Photos in Real Time
How to set up FTPush at MetLife, SoFi, Azteca and all 16 stadiums, with Capture One, Lightroom or Photoshop.
Read guide → FTPull · EditorRemote World Cup Editing: Receive Photos Automatically as They're Shot
How remote picture editors receive World Cup photos in real time with FTPull, automatically, without manual downloads.
Read guide → FTPush · ScorePlayAuto-Route World Cup Photos to ScorePlay with IPTC Keywords
Configure FTPush IPTC Presets to route each photo to the correct ScorePlay match collection automatically: sp_ and opta_g formats.
Read guide → Complete guideSports Photography FTP Workflow: The Complete Guide for Mac
Everything you need to automate photo delivery from any sports event: protocols, tools, apps and folder setups explained.
Read guide → FTPush · LightroomSports Photography FTP Workflow with Lightroom Classic
Export from Lightroom Classic and have FTPush deliver the file to your server automatically, without switching apps.
Read guide → FTPush · Capture OneSports Photography FTP Workflow: Shoot, Edit, Deliver from Capture One
Use Capture One's Export Recipes with FTPush for instant automatic delivery. The fastest tethered workflow for pitchside photographers.
Read guide →Pricing & workflow pages for every role
Built for every event, every league
FTPush and FTPull work year-round. Same setup, same speed, every sport.
Frequently asked questions
Does FTPush work on stadium WiFi?
Yes. FTPush works on any network: stadium WiFi, 5G hotspot, ethernet. It handles connection drops gracefully: if a transfer fails, it retries automatically. SFTP is generally more reliable than plain FTP on congested stadium networks.
How fast is delivery from the pitch?
FTPush uploads within 1 second of a file appearing in the watched folder. A 5–8 MB JPEG from a professional camera takes 1–3 seconds on a decent stadium connection. The bottleneck is always the network, never FTPush.
Can I upload to AFP, Getty and a backup simultaneously?
Yes. FTPush supports multiple simultaneous connections. You can deliver to your agency server, a personal backup and a client delivery point all at once, each with its own credentials, folder and filter rules.
What software does it work with?
Any software that exports to a folder: Capture One, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, and any other tool. FTPush watches the folder, it doesn't care what wrote the file.
All features are included in every plan.
All features are included in every plan.
Is there a free trial?
FTPush and FTPull support photo delivery at sports events year-round. Configure and test the workflow before your next assignment.