FOX Sports announced Wednesday that it would debut Social Virtual Reality, which enables viewers experiencing select CONCACAF Gold Cup matches to have the ability to recognize each other’s avatars and communicate with each other. The group viewing is similar to the experience found in multiplayer video games. Users in the FOX SPORTS VR app will […]
For the first time, FOX Sports will be offering the UEFA Champions League final live in virtual reality as Real Madrid and Juventus square off on FOX on Saturday. While prior virtual experiences across college basketball, college football and soccer have been produced by the sports network, for the UEFA final, FOX and its technology partner LiveLike will […]
Starting with the Big East men’s basketball tournament quarterfinals next Thursday, fans will be able to witness the action from Madison Square Garden “live” in virtual reality. It’s the second consecutive year the Big East is providing fans access to content through the new medium, which will also include the semifinals and finals games. Unlike in 2016, […]
The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Miheer Walavalkar Company: LiveLike Position: Chief Business Officer/Co-Founder Miheer Walavalkar is the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of LiveLike, a virtual […]
In 2016, FOX Sports has been one of the leading media companies when it comes to virtual reality integrations into its live sports broadcasts, including efforts around college football, the recent MLS Cup, Daytona 500 and Premier Boxing Championship, among others. As 2017 approaches, one FOX executive believes that virtual reality has turned the corner […]
