FOX Sports Brings Copa América Experience to VR on Meta and
YBVR's Xtadium platform
CAMPBELL, Calif., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Sports and YBVR
today announce an immersive VR experience for the Copa América
Final on Meta Quest, revolutionizing
how fans engage with sports broadcasting. FOX Sports will bring the
Copa América Final to virtual reality (VR) on YBVR's Xtadium
platform. Produced in immersive 180-degree format, it will enable
fans to experience the excitement and intensity of the match from
multiple perspectives within the stadium.
Feel like you're there. Watching stars such
as Lionel Messi, James Rodríguez,
Ángel Di María and Luis Díaz live in VR.
This groundbreaking collaboration combines cutting-edge VR
technology with extensive coverage, providing viewers with
unprecedented access to live matches and comprehensive content.
In addition to the Final to be played on Sunday, July 14th (8 PM ET), YBVR's direct-to-consumer platform,
Xtadium, available exclusively on Meta
Quest, will also showcase the 3rd Place match
live in VR. Also available within the app, and free to all users,
are full replays of the Copa América Semifinals - Argentina vs.
Canada and Colombia vs Uruguay.
"We are thrilled to team up with FOX Sports and to provide them
a platform within Meta Quest to
broadcast Copa América to fans in VR," said Hector Prieto, CEO of VBYR. "This opportunity
underscores our commitment to innovation in live sports streaming,
enhancing viewer engagement and delivering a truly immersive
experience."
Within Xtadium, FOX Sports will publish shorter 5-minute
highlight packages of the Semifinals, 3rd Place match
and the Final providing fans with quick recaps of the tournament's
most thrilling moments.
"We're excited to bring our presentation of the Copa América
3rd Place & Finals matches to YBVR and Meta Quest, so fans can enjoy this new,
immersive experience from the comfort of their own homes," said
Michael Bucklin, SVP, Digital, FOX
Sports. "Through this state-of-the-art VR technology and our
determination to be at the forefront of broadcast innovation, this
is yet another example of our determination to deliver enhanced,
differentiated, world-class viewing experiences to sports
fans."
The live VR broadcasts and content offerings will be available
for free viewing via Meta Quest and
YBVR's direct-to-consumer service Xtadium from July 11th, 2024. Viewers can download
Xtadium for free from the Meta Horizon store to access the live VR
streams, replays, and highlights.
About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity
representing FOX Corporation's wide array of multi-platform
US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more
than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has
ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and
mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites,
joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX
Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1,
FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports' digital
properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which
provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant
scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Also included
in FOX Sports' portfolio are FOX's interests in joint-venture
business Big Ten Network, and a licensing agreement that
established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
About YBVR: YBVR is a leading provider of immersive
live streaming solutions, specializing in delivering high-quality
VR experiences for sports and entertainment events worldwide.
Through innovative technology and partnerships, YBVR aims to
redefine how audiences engage with live content.
About Xtadium : Xtadium is the ultimate social VR and MR
sports experience that combines the excitement of live, on-demand,
and pay-per-view access to sporting events. Xtadium is a free
application available exclusively on the Meta Horizon store.
https://www.meta.com/experiences/7281839885191361/
Media Contact:
ybvr@ybvr.com
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