Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has expanded its partnership with the North American Basketball Association (NBA) to broadcast live NBA games in virtual reality. This is great news for basketball fans who want to experience their favorite games in a more immersive way. Firstly, the steps below will show you how to watch NBA in VR.
Here’s how to watch NBA in VR:
Fans in the US can view select live NBA games for free in virtual reality through Meta Quest. The NBA Arena in Meta Horizon Worlds experience will feature live NBA League Pass games in virtual reality throughout the season. Local blackouts still apply. Areas outside the US also don’t offer NBA in VR.
Directions for watching select NBA Games:
1. Download Xtadium app in the Meta Quest VR headset
2. Open Xtadium app
3. Enter/select into the NBA game
New Features in Meta Quest 2
Meta Quest 2 is the official VR platform of the NBA. Fans with access to Horizon Worlds and Xtadium can now enjoy new features and more basketball games in virtual reality. Also, the new NBA Arena in Horizon Worlds is available and comes with some new mini-games to pass the time. Additionally, Meta is offering exclusive NBA team apparel for avatars in the store.
Watch 52 Live NBA Season Games for Free
Fans will be able to watch a total of 52 live NBA season games for free in Meta’s proto-metaverse Horizon Worlds. Not only that, but five of these games will be broadcast as immersive monoscopic 180-degree video and hosted by well-known sports broadcasters. Additional 180-degree coverage of the WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League will follow.
Meta Continues to Expand its VR Partnerships
In 2020, Oculus signed a streaming deal with the NBA. The VR division, now fully integrated into Meta, became the official marketing and VR partner of the NBA, the WNBA women’s league, and the NBA G-League. Following that, the deal with Meta has now been expanded to include several new features.
Check the Oculus Blog for Horizon Worlds Broadcast Schedule
Meta’s VR headsets are now being sold in some countries in Europe, the social VR platform Horizon Worlds could also launch in the near future. For the full schedule of Horizon Worlds broadcasts, check out the Oculus blog.
In conclusion, Meta’s partnership with the NBA brings new features and more basketball games in virtual reality to Meta Quest 2. Fans will also be able to watch 52 live NBA season games for free, along with additional 180-degree coverage of other leagues. Xtadium offers live streams of NASCAR races and tennis tournaments. Finally, To stay up to date on Horizon Worlds broadcasts, check out the Oculus blog. Experience the future of sports entertainment by watching NBA in VR on Meta Quest 2.