On its homepage, Burnley emphasized that they have cooperated with leading sports technology company VR Rezzil to bring a new football viewing experience to fans.
As part of the ongoing partnership between Burnley FC and Rezzil, the club will provide the first pre-season reality show of Clarets ( Burnley's nickname) on August 9.
Through this partnership, fans of the team can experience the entire match live on VR using the Premier League Player app on Meta Quest headphones - bringing Turf Moor's energy to all their fans around the world.
This initiative puts Burnley FC at the forefront of attracting fans and innovating digitally in football, demonstrating the club's commitment to applying emerging technologies to enhance the fans' experience of this excellent sport.
The partnership with Rezzil and Premier League Player allows us to share the wonder of Turf Moor in a truly vivid way. This reflects our approach to fan interaction and our commitment to global fans.
Our mission is to bring the best experiences to fans, and by entering the world of virtual reality, they can get closer to the game than ever, said Burnley Chairman Alan Pace.
The main features of VR technology that Burnley is equipped with include:
- A virtual seat inside Turf Moor with a panoramic view of the pitch.
- Live match commentary and real-time images, including player costumes and club brands.
- The VR environment for one user is designed for focused and uninterrupted viewing.
- Free access through Meta Quest store - no registration required, no fee required.
Used by elite athletes and top clubs, Rezzil's advanced VR technology is now the focus of this groundbreaking broadcasting experience.
As an official partner of the Premier League, Rezzil is helping to reshape the future of fan interaction, bringing fans closer to action through roles and new generation experiences on the competition day.
We are excited to partner with Burnley FC and Premier League Player to give fans a truly new generation-class football experience.
Our technology has long been trusted by top athletes to improve performance, and now we are using that technology to bring it to fans. This is a new way to watch football; it feels like sitting in the stands, Andy Etches, co-founder of Rezzil, shared.
