Step into the Game with Xtadium: WNBA Live in VR Returns! 🏀

Xtadium is bringing WNBA fans back to the court with 20 live games this season—starting May 18!* Five of these matchups will be captured in immersive 180-degree footage, giving you a front-row seat to the action like never before. Check out the full schedule below.** Xtadium is your ultimate destination for live sports in VR. Watch games solo or invite friends to a private watch party and feel the energy of the arena from your living room. With Xtadium’s mixed reality features, you can enjoy the game on a massive virtual screen while staying connected to your physical space. This season, we’re also offering immersive games that put you courtside with stunning depth and detail. Whether you’re cheering for buzzer-beaters or tracking every fast break, Xtadium makes you feel like you’re part of the game. Here’s what’s coming up in Xtadium (all times ET): *Xtadium is available exclusively in the US on Meta Quest.**Schedule subject to change.

Vive la experiencia inmersiva del Mutua Madrid Open

Vive la experiencia inmersiva del Mutua Madrid Open Los aficionados al tenis están disfrutando de una experiencia única en el Mutua Madrid Open 2025. Gracias a la colaboración entre Yerba Buena VR y el torneo, los visitantes de la Caja Mágica pueden sumergirse en una transmisión inmersiva del evento, mientras que los usuarios de Meta Quest en todo el mundo pueden acceder al streaming global a través de la app oficial del Mutua Madrid Open, disponible en la tienda oficial. Además, la experiencia también está disponible para visualizar en la web. La transmisión contará con imágenes en vivo capturadas desde cuatro cámaras inmersivas ubicadas en distintos puntos de la Caja Mágica, ofreciendo a los espectadores una perspectiva única y cercana del evento y de los jugadores del torneo. “Estamos emocionados de llevar esta experiencia inmersiva a los aficionados del tenis en todo el mundo,” dijo Hector Prieto, cofundador y CEO de YBVR. “Gracias a nuestra tecnología, los espectadores podrán sentirse como si estuvieran en la Caja Mágica, disfrutando de cada momento del torneo desde una perspectiva completamente nueva.” No te pierdas la oportunidad de ser parte de esta experiencia revolucionaria. Descarga la app Mutua Madrid Open desde la tienda oficial de Meta Quest o accede a la transmisión a través de la web, y prepárate para vivir el tenis como nunca antes.

A glimpse of the future of live sports!

Madrid, 16 March 2025 – YBVR° a leader in immersive streaming technology, showcased the future of sports entertainment at Movistar Arena by deploying cutting-edge 180° and 360° video technology powered by 5G Standalone (SA) on millimeter waves by Ericsson España. As part of the European Union´s SNS-JU TrialsNet project, YBVR delivered an unparalleled fan experience, demonstrating how Virtual Reality (VR) and immersive video can transform live sporting events in collaboration with Telefonica, Ericsson España, and Universidad Carlos III Madrid.   The trial ran during a high-stakes basketball faceoff between Movistar Estudiantes and Súper Agropal Palencia, giving fans an unforgettable viewing experience. With Telefónica providing robust 5G connectivity and Ericsson delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure, YBVR’s technology allowed audiences to watch the game from multiple perspectives—either from the comfort of home or directly within the stadium.  Two Ways to Experience the Action  YBVR’s “Immersive Fan Engagement” use case showcased two unique applications:   Both applications leveraged the high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 5G SA millimeter wave technology, ensuring seamless, real-time transmission of ultra-high-definition immersive content.   Pioneering the Future of Live Entertainment  This milestone at Movistar Arena is more than a technological win—it’s a glimpse into the future of live sports. By bringing immersive, interactive viewing to the forefront, YBVR opens up new opportunities for sports leagues, broadcasters, and event organizers to engage fans and unlock new revenue streams.  As part of the broader TrialsNet initiative, this successful showcase highlights how 5G and immersive media can work hand-in-hand to revolutionize entertainment as we know it  #5G #VR #SportsInnovation #TrialsNet #B5G #YBVR

Get Ready for Adrenaline: Xtadium Presents X Games Ventura Live in 180° and Multicam

Ventura, CA – June 25, 2024 – Xtadium presents an unparalleled viewing experience for extreme sports enthusiasts. The X Games Ventura will be broadcast live from Friday, June 28th to Sunday, June 30th in immersive 180° and multicam formats, exclusively for mobile devices.

Transforming Fan Engagement using Beyond 5G: YBVR Use Case in TrialsNet

YBVR, a trailblazer in virtual reality (VR) technology, is one of the consortium partners of TrialsNet, an innovation project that received funding from European Union´s Horizon-JU-SNS-2022 Research and Innovation Programme,  that showcases various use cases that test the capacity and limitations of the upcoming beyond 5G. YBVR’s UC10 immersive fan engagement solutions are setting a new standard for live sports experiences, with low latency and immersive user experience. 

ESPN Edge Brings an Immersive VR Sports Experience to Xtadium for Meta Quest

ESPN today announced Meta as the fourth member of the ESPN Edge Innovation Center. The collaboration is focused on bringing an ESPN-branded virtual reality (VR) sports experience to Meta Quest. Immersive VR sports highlights will be available in the free Xtadium app on Meta Quest, and coming later this summer, ESPN will launch an immersive, ESPN-branded experience in Meta Horizon Worlds.

Xtadium was presented as a top MR use case for the new Meta Quest 3 headset

Xtadium has received recognition at Meta Connect 2023, where prominent figures in the technology industry praised its contribution to the world of Mixed Reality (MR) for its fantastic use case that enhances the experience of watching sports from the comfort of home.

NASCAR AND XTADIUM partnered to heighten fan experience with mixed reality

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will be available in mixed reality. NASCAR and XTADIUM are once again teaming up to give NASCAR fans the ultimate viewing experience. All 10 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs races can be watched in this new, mixed-reality experience on Meta Quest headsets, with content becoming available 48 hours after the conclusion of each event.