# VR Baseball Stadiums The MLB Has Implemented 'Home Run Derby' in 10 of Its Stadiums By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-run-derby References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/03/mlb-vr-game-home-run-derby.html) & [mlb](https://www.mlb.com/) In an effort to deepen engagement among visitors, the [Major League Baseball's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-go-1) gaming department has introduced its own [virtual reality game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) entitled 'Home Run Derby.' The experience allows the stadium's visitors to virtually put their swing to the test. Participants will be provided the opportunity to hit a home run after being given a VR headset and a baseball bat that's equipped with sensors. Bonus points will be provided to players who can hit targets in the stands. This game was revealed at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and will be installed in 10 [baseball stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-engagement) in preparation of the 2018 season. The company responsible for this game has also announced that an at-home iteration of this game may be available in the near future. Image Credit: Major league baseball stadium via Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive virtual reality experiences for various sports to enhance fan engagement. - **Sports Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sensor technology into sports equipment to provide interactive gameplay experiences. - **At-home Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create home-based versions of popular stadium games to allow fans to enjoy immersive sports experiences from the comfort of their own homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge virtual reality technology with gaming to create immersive sports experiences. - **Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology into sports venues and equipment to offer interactive and engaging experiences for fans. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for merging sports and gaming to create new forms of entertainment for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-go-1.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md) - [Connected Training Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gaming-baseball.md) - [NFT-Based Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mlb-champions.md) - [Immersive Soccer Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-platform.md) - [Phygital Baseball Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20.md) - [Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-athletics.md)