Virtual reality and augmented reality adoption use in sports has officially reached its peak in 2016. Last month, the Brisbane Heat of the Big Bash League, a Twenty20 Australian cricket league, became the first sports club in Australia to create a virtual reality/augmented reality free mobile app. Heat VR, as the team dubbed its new fan […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers gave away Nike-branded silicone bands that were designed to activate a “first-of-its-kind championship ring augmented reality experience” through the team’s app so that fans attending the season opener could virtually wear the rings. “WELCOME BACK, CHAMP!” read the message accompanying the free silicone bands for fans attending Tuesday’s game that celebrated the […]
In June the Cleveland Cavaliers ended the city’s 52-year major professional sports championship drought, and on Tuesday for the season opener at Quicken Loans Arena, they’ll enable their fans to virtually experience wearing championship rings. While players, coaches and staff members receive the diamonds in a pregame ceremony, the Cavaliers will give away silicone bands […]
The San Francisco 49ers might have a 1-5 record this season, but some unique trading cards being distributed before every game at Levi’s Stadium offer their faithful fans some respite. In celebration of the 49ers’ 70th anniversary, the team is bringing to life some of the top moments in franchise history using augmented reality. By […]
Fox Sports Australia released its Fox Vision app that provides augmented reality experiences for users who are following the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Supercars race in Australia this weekend. The app enables live-tracking of the top 10 cars and drivers as they can be seen on a 3D map of the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst. The […]
