Burnley fans will be able to take a seat at Turf Moor for this weekend’s friendly with Lazio – without leaving their own homes.
The Premier League newcomers are to become the first football club in the world to present a game in Virtual Reality, where fans can wear headsets that transport them directly to East Lancashire regardless of where they are on the planet.
In a move that some believe may revolutionise how people watch football, the Clarets have teamed up with VR experts Rezzil to present what they are calling ‘a first-of-its-kind, immersive virtual reality broadcast’ of their Saturday showdown with the Italian giants.