# 360-Degree Soccer Broadcasts Fox Sports & NextVR Will Broadcast German Soccer In Virtual Reality By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-broadcast References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/22/fox-sports-bundesliga-soccer-vr-broadcast/) & [foxsports](http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/latestnews/2016/08/22/nextvr-and-fox-sports-broadcast-bundesliga-opening-match-in-virt) California-based virtual reality technology company NextVR is teaming up with [Fox Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysports-directv) to offer an immersive 360-degree soccer broadcast. This groundbreaking soccer broadcast is being timed to celebrate the start of the new season of the German 'Bundesliga' league, and will feature a clash between defending champions Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen. The broadcast, which will take place at 2:30 pm on Friday August 26, can be enjoyed by anyone who owns a [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boosteroid-samsung) Gear VR headset. This 360-degree stream isn't the first virtual reality broadcast offered by Fox Sports and NextVR, who previously collaborated on immersive auto racing and basketball programming. The offering of a virtual reality soccer broadcast is a forward-thinking move that is designed to position Fox Sports as a leader in the increasingly competitive [soccer broadcasting market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-mls-season-pass). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Sports Broadcasting:** The use of virtual reality technology to provide immersive and interactive sports broadcasts presents an opportunity for companies to offer a unique viewing experience to fans. - **360-degree Live Streaming:** The introduction of 360-degree live streaming capabilities allows viewers to feel like they are part of the game, creating opportunities for innovative content creation and fan engagement. - **Collaborative Broadcast Partnerships:** Partnerships between virtual reality technology companies and sports broadcasters open up possibilities for creating engaging and captivating sports content that pushes the boundaries of traditional broadcasting. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Broadcasting:** The sports broadcasting industry can leverage virtual reality technology to enhance viewers' experiences and attract a larger audience, resulting in increased engagement and revenue. - **Virtual Reality Technology:** The virtual reality technology industry has the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for immersive sports broadcasting experiences, providing new ways for fans to connect with their favorite sports and teams. - **Sports Entertainment:** The sports entertainment industry can capitalize on virtual reality sports broadcasting to offer unique and engaging experiences to fans, creating new revenue streams and increasing customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Soccer Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-platform.md) - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md) - [Interactive Soccer Viewing Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-club-world-cup-2025.md) - [Next-Gen Virtual Merch Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benfica-immersive-store.md) - [Football-Focused Esports Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world.md) - [European FAST Football Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakuten-tv.md) - [Immersive Sports Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-fan-communities.md) - [Sports-Focused Vision Enhancement Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-enhancement-system.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md)