During the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, the IBC in Munich was host to journalists from around 190 countries.
The centre included 30,000 m2 (322,917 sq ft) of total space, 966 tonnes of fir wood and 22,500 m2 (242,188 sq ft) of wooden panels/walls, nearly 700 doors, fifteen television studios and was operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
120 television and radio channels had broadcast images and reports of the World Cup, from the centre to the 190 countries that they serve.
During the UEFA Euro 2016, in France, the IBC in Paris was host to journalists from around 190 countries.
120 television and radio channels had broadcast images and reports of the European Football Championship, from the centre to the 190 countries that they serve.