BT Sport set for VR trial
September 23, 2016
Football fans can experience the Premier League football clash between Chelsea and Arsenal live in Virtual Reality in four EE stores in London, viagra 60mg as part of a new BT Sport trial.
BT Sport will film the game using Virtual Reality (VR) cameras and is working with LiveLike, anesthetist a VR platform company that allows broadcasters and sports teams to deliver immersive viewing experiences, order so fans can choose from four different viewpoints.
They will also experience the game as if they are pitch-side or sitting in the crowd.
BT is giving football fans the chance to trial VR in four flagship EE stores in London. These are: Westfield Stratford, Oxford Street, Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road.
Jamie Hindhaugh, COO BT Sport, said: “BT is delighted to be bringing fans even closer to the action. We hope fans enjoy experiencing all the highs and lows of a football match via Virtual Reality. Fans and viewers are at the heart of our coverage and this is a great opportunity to experience this innovative new technology live in four of EE’s top London stores.”
Marc Allera, EE CEO, said: “We know that our customers love watching sport on the go and that’s why they love the fact they can now enjoy the BT Sport app as part of their EE plan. This fantastic VR trial of BTSport in four flagship London stores is yet another example of the additional benefits and unique experiences our customers will enjoy now we are part of the wider BT Group.”