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The German Football League (DFL) has teamed up with international gaming agency Build a Rocket to launch a virtual world in Roblox, a first for a European sports league.
The activation has been developed in collaboration with development studio Karta and includes five unique Roblox experiences, including four obstacle courses known as ‘obbies’ and a free kick simulator.
In the virtual Bundesliga Clubhouse, fans can collect exclusive user-generated content items to personalise their avatars and interact with additional Bundesliga content. League partners ESPN and Topps will also be present in the lobby.
Arena do Grêmio, home of Brazilian football club Grêmio, has announced plans to introduce facial recognition technology in line with a new law.
Starting on Sunday, all fans will be able to register their facial recognition biometrics in advance of attending matches. The deadline for the law to be implemented and enforced is June.
Fans will be required to create a personalised password, ensuring that only the ticket holder has access to the stadium. Upon entry, supporters will position their face in front of the identification equipment at the turnstile without needing to present a ticket.
MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL’s New York Jets and Giants, has signed a partnership with Axis Communications, a provider of video surveillance and network devices.
Axis will work with the stadium’s security team to implement a custom surveillance solution, which will help the venue augment its security capabilities. Axis said the solution will include the provision of high-quality video at “unprecedented” distances and allow the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue.
The solution will include a number of features specifically tailored to improve performance in a stadium setting. It features a custom-made lens that enables 8K resolution and is capable of recording images in a wide dynamic range.
Mississippi State Athletics is set to unveil a new LED lighting system at Davis Wade Stadium for the 2025 college football season.
It is hoped the custom-designed system will elevate the game-day experience for players and fans. The system will be designed by Techline Sports Lighting and will provide cleaner and more uniform light levels on the field.
Choreographed lighting sequences will be added to key moments during home games at Davis Wade Stadium, including the team’s intro sequence prior to kickoff.
It will be the first lighting upgrade to Davis Wade Stadium since 2010. The stadium was built in 1914 and is the second oldest stadium in major college football.
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