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The Sun
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Burnley offer virtual reality seat for fans
NEWLY-PROMOTED Premier League team Burnley are offering their fans a virtual reality viewing experience, meaning they can enjoy being at the club's Turf Moor stadium from their room. A partnership with VR experts Rezzil will mean a 'first-of-its-kind' immersive broadcast of Burnley's pre-season friendly on Aug. 9 against Italian club Lazio. Fans who acquire special headsets will be able to take a virtual seat inside the stadium, complete with match day commentary and in-stadium audio. 'It reflects our forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and our commitment to global supporters,' Burnley chairman Alan Pace said. 'Our mission is to provide the best experiences to fans, and by entering into the world of Virtual Reality, they can get closer to the game than ever before.' Manchester-based company Rezzil provides VR technology to help train athletes and provide analysis in various sports and last year signed a four-year partnership deal with the Premier League aimed at revolutionising fan engagement. 'We're thrilled to collaborate with Burnley FC and the Premier League to bring fans a truly next-generation football experience,' said Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil. 'Our technology has long been trusted by elite athletes to sharpen performance, and now we're using that same technology to bring it to supporters. It's a new way to watch football; it's like having a seat in the stands.'- REUTERS
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'First-of-its-kind' - Burnley confirm Lazio game will be shown in virtual reality
Burnley have announced a 'pioneering' new partnership which will see the first-ever game broadcast in virtual reality. The Clarets have teamed up with Rezzil, the global leader in VR sports technology, to deliver a 'first-of-its-kind, immersive virtual reality broadcast' of the friendly against Lazio on Saturday, August 9. An official update read: 'Through this collaboration, fans of the beautiful game can experience the full match live in VR using the Premier League Player app on Meta Quest headsets – bringing the energy of Turf Moor directly into homes across the globe. 'This initiative positions Burnley FC at the forefront of fan engagement and digital innovation within football, showcasing the club's commitment to embracing emerging technologies that enhance supporters' experiences of the beautiful game.' Chairman Alan Pace added: 'This partnership with Rezzil and Premier League Player allows us to share the magic of Turf Moor in a truly immersive way. READ MORE: Clarets defender Maxime Esteve signs new long-term contract at Turf Moor 'It reflects our forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and our commitment to global supporters. 'Our mission is to provide the best experiences to fans, and by entering into the world of Virtual Reality, they can get closer to the game than ever before.' The features include a virtual seat inside Turf Moor with a 'full panoramic pitch view', live commentary and real-time visuals. There is free access via the Meta Quest Store an no subscription required. 'We're thrilled to collaborate with Burnley FC and the Premier League Player to bring fans a truly next-generation football experience,' said Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil. 'Our technology has long been trusted by elite athletes to sharpen performance, and now we're using that same technology to bring it to supporters. It's a new way to watch football; it's like having a seat in the stands.' The Lazio fixture is Burnley's final pre-season friendly ahead of their return to the Premier League.
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Burnley offer virtual reality seat for fans
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Burnley v Sheffield United - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - April 21, 2025 Burnley players celebrate after being promoted to the Premier League Action Images/Jason Cairnduff/ File Photo LONDON (Reuters) -Newly-promoted Premier League team Burnley are offering their fans a virtual reality viewing experience, meaning they can enjoy being at the club's Turf Moor stadium from their room. A partnership with VR experts Rezzil will mean a 'first-of-its-kind' immersive broadcast of Burnley's pre-season friendly on Aug. 9 against Italian club Lazio. Fans who acquire special headsets will be able to take a virtual seat inside the stadium, complete with match day commentary and in-stadium audio. "It reflects our forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and our commitment to global supporters," Burnley chairman Alan Pace said. "Our mission is to provide the best experiences to fans, and by entering into the world of Virtual Reality, they can get closer to the game than ever before." Manchester-based company Rezzil provides VR technology to help train athletes and provide analysis in various sports and last year signed a four-year partnership deal with the Premier League aimed at revolutionising fan engagement. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Burnley FC and the Premier League to bring fans a truly next-generation football experience," said Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil. "Our technology has long been trusted by elite athletes to sharpen performance, and now we're using that same technology to bring it to supporters. It's a new way to watch football; it's like having a seat in the stands." (Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Burnley offer virtual reality seat for fans
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Burnley v Sheffield United - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - April 21, 2025 Burnley players celebrate after being promoted to the Premier League Action Images/Jason Cairnduff/ File Photo LONDON - Newly-promoted Premier League team Burnley are offering their fans a virtual reality viewing experience, meaning they can enjoy being at the club's Turf Moor stadium from their room. A partnership with VR experts Rezzil will mean a 'first-of-its-kind' immersive broadcast of Burnley's pre-season friendly on Aug. 9 against Italian club Lazio. Fans who acquire special headsets will be able to take a virtual seat inside the stadium, complete with match day commentary and in-stadium audio. "It reflects our forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and our commitment to global supporters," Burnley chairman Alan Pace said. "Our mission is to provide the best experiences to fans, and by entering into the world of Virtual Reality, they can get closer to the game than ever before." Manchester-based company Rezzil provides VR technology to help train athletes and provide analysis in various sports and last year signed a four-year partnership deal with the Premier League aimed at revolutionising fan engagement. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Burnley FC and the Premier League to bring fans a truly next-generation football experience," said Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil. "Our technology has long been trusted by elite athletes to sharpen performance, and now we're using that same technology to bring it to supporters. It's a new way to watch football; it's like having a seat in the stands." REUTERS
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Soccer-Burnley offer virtual reality seat for fans
LONDON (Reuters) -Newly-promoted Premier League team Burnley are offering their fans a virtual reality viewing experience, meaning they can enjoy being at the club's Turf Moor stadium from their room. A partnership with VR experts Rezzil will mean a 'first-of-its-kind' immersive broadcast of Burnley's pre-season friendly on Aug. 9 against Italian club Lazio. Fans who acquire special headsets will be able to take a virtual seat inside the stadium, complete with match day commentary and in-stadium audio. "It reflects our forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and our commitment to global supporters," Burnley chairman Alan Pace said. "Our mission is to provide the best experiences to fans, and by entering into the world of Virtual Reality, they can get closer to the game than ever before." Manchester-based company Rezzil provides VR technology to help train athletes and provide analysis in various sports and last year signed a four-year partnership deal with the Premier League aimed at revolutionising fan engagement. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Burnley FC and the Premier League to bring fans a truly next-generation football experience," said Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil. "Our technology has long been trusted by elite athletes to sharpen performance, and now we're using that same technology to bring it to supporters. It's a new way to watch football; it's like having a seat in the stands."
