The Indy 500 Goes Immersive: Watch the Greatest Spectacle in Racing Live in VR on Xtadium
The Indy 500 Goes Immersive: Watch the Greatest Spectacle in Racing Live in VR on Xtadium
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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
FOX Sports Brings Copa America Live to Xtadium
[CAMPBELL, CA. 7/12/2024] – FOX Sports and YBVR today announce an immersive VR experience for the Copa América Final on Meta Quest, revolutionizing how fans engage with sports broadcasting. FOX Sports will bring the Copa América Final to virtual reality (VR) on YBVR’s Xtadium platform. Produced in immersive 180-degree format, it will enable fans to experience the excitement and intensity of the match from multiple perspectives within the stadium.
YBVR AWARDED COMPETITIVE GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
San Jose, California, June 5th, 2024 – YBVR has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $998,251 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on revolutionizing the level of the VR training courses for remote students.
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.
TRIALSNET OPEN CALL
YBVR extends TrialsNet invitation to European third parties such as verticals, companies (including SMEs), research centers or any other relevant entity, as well as facilities and infrastructure owners, to participate in its large-scale trials activities through the implementation of additional, diversified, and heterogeneous vertical use cases. The proposed use cases and trials should address one of the main areas identified by the project:
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.
UFC FIGHT PASS IN VR ON XTADIUM
Whether you regularly sit beside the world-famous Octagon® or just catch the occasional high-profile match up, professional mixed martial arts is among the most thrilling sports in the world to watch live. And today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with UFC to bring the MMA action home to the Meta Quest Platform. Now, thanks to the immersive magic of VR, you can experience the drama and excitement of live MMA action featured on UFC FIGHT PASS from the best seat in the house in Xtadium from YBVR and coming soon to Meta Horizon Worlds.
DAZN TAKES THE BOXING FAN EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH VR
July 28, 2023. This summer, DAZN is bringing the spectacle that we have all been waiting for. MMA star Nate Diaz, will make his boxing debut against social media mega star Jake Paul, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. With a capacity of more than 18,000, the venue is expected to be filled to the brim with fans, celebrities and combat sports aficionados. But not everyone that wants to go will be able to, which is why DAZN has partnered with Xtadium, the VR App by YBVR, that will stream the full fight Live in VR inside the DAZN room.
EuroLeague Final Four will be Live in VR on multiple devices
The 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four takes place this weekend in Lithuania, and fans from multiple countries around the world will be able to live the EuroLeague Basketball Final Four in a different, innovative way, thanks to the partnership between EuroLeague Basketball and YBVR.