What’s it like to stand on the court between Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby?
Or how about seeing real-time stats about Auston Matthews — superimposed on the defensive forward during a live game?
If Monday night’s media event at Scotiabank Arena is any indication, both scenarios are possible, thanks to a new research and development program, SportsX, jointly unveiled by Toronto’s MLSE Digital Labs, the technology and digital innovation arm of MLSE, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Building upon a partnership announced a year ago, the new SportsX incubator was created to fuse technology and sports, primarily through mixed reality experiences, to enhance the fan experience, along with other applications — such as helping teams prep for upcoming games or providing broadcasters with extra fodder for deeper analysis and presentation tools.