5G will change how we watch sports in person

Engaging fans in an interactive and immersive match-day experience starts with the network. 5G is about more than just speed, it’s about what we can create with all the new technologies that are promised with it — and for sports fans it’s a particularly exciting time. This next generation of services will certainly be a game-changer, and many sports clubs, venues, and franchises are already exploring what the match-day experience of the future might look like.

For instance, Verizon and NFL created a developer contest for a 5G-enabled video game, and the winner will unveil the real-time experience for fans to play at the Super Bowl. The Sacramento Kings have built an AR-designed stadium as the NBA streams games in virtual reality. FIFA created augmented reality selfie-filters for fans to take photos with their favorite players. These technology integrations are just beginning.