Immersive technology company Cosm has announced that it will open its fourth sports experiential sports viewing venue in Detroit.
After opening its first two venues in Los Angeles (Hollywood Park) and Dallas (Grandscape), and announcing its third venue location in Atlanta (Centennial Yards), the next location will be in downtown Detroit, adjacent to Campus Martius.
Each venue presents so-called ‘Shared Reality’ – an experience that bridges the virtual and physical worlds by merging state-of-the-art visuals with the energy of the crowd, hospitality, and a food and beverage service.
FIFA and Hawk-Eye Innovations have joined forces to establish a Football Technology Centre joint venture that will explore and develop emerging technologies in football.
The venture will focus on the generation of algorithms to automate the detection of on-pitch events for optimal decision-making.
Besides the automated collection of event data, the link-up will involve the development of automated offside technology that instantly provides match officials with consistent and accurate information.
The Florida Panthers NHL ice hockey team has sealed a new partnership with EZ Charger Rental, bringing state-of-the-art mobile charging kiosks to Amerant Bank Arena, Panthers IceDen and War Memorial Auditorium. This partnership is designed to improve the game day and concert experiences for fans by offering convenient and accessible charging solutions throughout the venue.
“We are constantly looking for new ways to elevate the game day experience for our fans and partnering with EZ Charger Rental aligns perfectly with our mission to provide convenience and best-in-class service throughout our Panthers operated facilities,” said Panthers executive vice-president of people and facilities Rob Stevenson.
The Charlotte Knights Minor League Baseball team has linked up with Daktronics for the installation of 10 new LED displays at Truist Field in North Carolina. These displays will be powered by Daktronics Show Control with Camino. The installation is scheduled for the end of this year, with the technology set to be up and running for the 2025 season.
Image: Cosm conceptual image
