Burnley Football Club is making a significant advancement in fan engagement through its first virtual reality (VR) matchday broadcast of a football match. Working with Rezzil, the world leader in VR sports technology, Burnley will deliver a live VR broadcast of its pre-season match against Lazio on Saturday, 9 August 2025 at 3 PM BST. This broadcast will only be available through the Premier League Player app on Meta Quest headsets and will be available free of charge to fans all over the world.
For Burnley Football Club, this is a historic innovation, as well as the Premier League, as fans will now be able to recreate matchday experiences and excitement from their own homes by taking their seats at Turf Moor virtually.
In this article, at the 96.com app, we describe Burnley FC’s innovative journey into virtual reality broadcasting. We will take a look at their partnership with Rezzil and the Premiership Player, and demonstrate how, through a first of its kind collaborative process that creates a new fan experience, it offers the global audience a great first-time experience of immersive matchday watching, as the Clarets become the first club in history to offer this experience at Turf Moor.
What Is the Burnley-Rezzil VR Matchday Experience?
This event is a great opportunity for followers to experience the Turf Moor environment, not on a screen, but literally virtually on the pitch, in the stands.
Supported by Rezzil’s immersive VR environment and dedicated interaction modes for attending Premier League players, fans will have access to:
- A 360 virtual seat in Turf Moor
- Live action feed suspended over the pitch
- Current player kits with official club graphics
- Live commentary and true stadium sound
- A single user experience with no distractions
The VR broadcast is free, there are no subscriptions or hidden costs, and this is a new interactive way of viewing live football.
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Why It Matters for the 2025–26 Premier League Season
Burnley are not only using this technology for a quick pre-season fix this year, but also showcase the future of football consumption.
This experience will inspire how clubs and leagues around the world will deliver:
- International fan engagement opportunities through immersive forms of access
- Digital matchday attendance for fans who couldn’t travel to the stadium
- Germinated sponsorship opportunities through virtual presence
- A gamified virtual environment to connect with Gen Z and aggressively tech-inclined followers.
Chairman Alan Pace has long been a proponent of innovation in how Burnley connects to their fans, and this VR broadcast demonstrates the club is working toward being future-ready to engage with fans.
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How to Watch Burnley vs Lazio in VR
To experience being one of the fans in the virtual crowd at Turf Moor on 9th August, fans need to follow these instructions:
Own a compatible Meta Quest device: The Premier League Player app supports the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, and the Meta Quest Pro
Install the Premier League Player app: You will find it on the Meta Quest Store. The app will install on your headset
Internet Service: To support streaming, you will need the high-speed wi-fi service available to you.
Launch the app in advance of kick-off: On match day, start the app to sign in, find your spot in the virtual stadium and get ready to walk into virtual turf moor.
The broadcast will be made available just before 3.00 PM BST to help users become familiar with the virtual stadium and the design of their public space leading up to the kick-off.
FAQs: Burnley FC & Rezzil VR Broadcast
Q: When is the Burnley vs Lazio match?
A: The Burnley FC vs Lazio match will be played on Saturday, 9 August 2025 at 15:00 BST.
Q: How do I watch the match in VR?
A: Download the Premier League Player App from the Meta Quest Store on your Meta Quest headset. Open it before kick-off.
Q: Is there a cost associated with this?
A: No. This is a completely free VR service, not requiring a subscription.
Q: What devices can I play on?
A: Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S and Meta Quest Pro.
Q: Can I watch the live match in VR with my friends?
A: No. This experience has to be one user only for focus and stability during the live match.
Q: Will I be able to select different camera angles?
A: No. The VR view is fixed, simulating one set position within the stadium. Users can look around but cannot change the view or position.
Q: What visuals and features will be included?
A: Real kits, branding, crowd sound effects and real-time commentary.
Q: Can I cast the VR broadcast to a TV?
A: Yes. The Meta Quest headset supports casting, allowing others in the same room to see your viewing experience on a TV or screen.
Q: What if I feel ill with motion sickness during the broadcast?
A: If you feel unwell, take a break, make sure the headset is properly fitted and do not engage in extended sessions if you start to feel unwell.
Q: Will there be more matches shown this way in the future?
A: This project is a pilot initiative; whether more matches are available will depend on feedback and performance.
Q: Where do I ask for technical support?
A: There is an in-app support feature, or you can reach out through official channels (Discord, social media, etc.).
Conclusion
The Burnley vs Lazio match on 9th August 2025 is not only a friendly game, but it is also a milestone in technology. Providing a live virtual reality matchday broadcast via Premier League Player, Burnley FC, and Rezzil are changing the way football is consumed around the world.
For fans around the globe, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to virtually sit inside Turf Moor, receive live commentary and enjoy the experience of football in an all-new dimension, for free.
