Embargoed: 1pm, July 30th 2025
Burnley Football Club is proud to announce a pioneering virtual reality matchday collaboration with Rezzil, the global leader in VR sports technology, marking a major step forward in how fans experience football.
As part of Burnley FC’s ongoing partnership with Rezzil, the club will deliver a first-of-its-kind, immersive virtual reality broadcast of the Clarets’ pre-season friendly fixture against Lazio, offering supporters around the world a chance to experience Turf Moor in VR on Saturday 9th August 2025.
Through this collaboration, fans of the beautiful game can experience the full match live in VR using the Premier League Player app on Meta Quest headsets – bringing the energy of Turf Moor directly into homes across the globe.
This initiative positions Burnley FC at the forefront of fan engagement and digital innovation within football, showcasing the club’s commitment to embracing emerging technologies that enhance supporters' experiences of the beautiful game.
“This partnership with Rezzil and Premier League Player allows us to share the magic of Turf Moor in a truly immersive way,” said Burnley Chairman Alan Pace. “It reflects our forward-thinking approach to fan engagement and our commitment to global supporters. Our mission is to provide the best experiences to fans, and by entering into the world of Virtual Reality, they can get closer to the game than ever before.”
As part of the pre-season build-up, fans can expect a rich and immersive matchday experience for the final friendly fixture before Scott Parker’s side returns to Premier League action. Key features include:
- A virtual seat inside Turf Moor with a full panoramic pitch view.
- Live match commentary and real-time visuals, including player kits and club branding.
- A single-user VR environment designed for focused, uninterrupted viewing.
- Free access via the Meta Quest Store – no subscription, no paywall.
Used by elite athletes and leading clubs, Rezzil’s cutting-edge VR technology is now at the heart of this groundbreaking broadcast experience. As an official partner of the Premier League, Rezzil is helping to reshape the future of fan engagement, bringing supporters closer to the action through immersive, next-generation matchday experiences.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Burnley FC and the Premier League Player to bring fans a truly next-generation football experience,” said Andy Etches, Co-Founder of Rezzil. “Our technology has long been trusted by elite athletes to sharpen performance, and now we’re using that same technology to bring it to supporters. It’s a new way to watch football; it’s like having a seat in the stands.”
The Burnley vs Lazio broadcast is available exclusively to fans worldwide via the Premier League Player app.
Download now from the Meta Quest Store and experience matchday like never before.
To download the launch video asset, click HERE
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About Rezzil
Rezzil is a leader in cognitive sports training, enhancing athlete performance through advanced VR technology. Trusted by elite athletes, clubs, and sports organisations worldwide, Rezzil provides hyper-realistic training simulations that improve decision-making, speed, and reaction times. With over 25 years of expertise in the gaming industry, Rezzil has successfully launched games across platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and various VR platforms. With a commitment to innovation, Rezzil connects fans with the sports they love through immersive VR experiences, setting new standards in engagement and excitement.