Verizon’s First NFL Game on 3D TV: Giants-Patriots Preseason Match-Up on Thursday, September 2.
Verizon will deliver first NFL game in 3D for its FiOS TV customers on FiOS Channel 834 in parts of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Verizon will produce and broadcast match-up between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on September.
Verizon begins the coverage on Sep.2 at 6:45 PM with Verizon FiOS1 pre-game, half-time and post-game shows in 3D.
Verizon FiOS1 produces the first 3D broadcast, which will be shown on FiOS Channel 834 for FiOS TV subscribers in the New York City area, including Long Island and Westchester and Rockland counties, as well as for subscribers in northern New Jersey, Mercer County, N.J., Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Similar to previously offered 3D programming from Verizon, customers must have 3D TV sets, 3D glasses and a high-definition set-top box to view the broadcast.
The commentary team will include play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes, analyst Howard Cross and sideline reporter Kimberly Jones.
Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon said “This is the next major step in our development of 3D experiences for our FiOS TV customers. Broadcasting the first 3D NFL game delivers on our promise to FiOS customers to provide a superior TV offering, including 3D, HD and VOD programming, as well as interactivity that cable can’t match.”
Mike Stevens, Giants Chief Marketing Officer said, “The Giants are excited to host the first 3D broadcast of an NFL Game in our new stadium. We have worked closely with our partner Verizon in developing new technology throughout the stadium for our fans, and now Verizon FiOS and the Giants will be taking the next step in innovation for our fans at home.”
Verizon will host subscribers viewing parties in support of the 3D broadcast at New Meadowlands Stadium and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Guests at Gillette Stadium will include youngsters from local Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Verizon also is working with two popular sports bars in the New York and New England markets — Slate Bar in Manhattan and Snookers in Providence, R.I. — to give consumers a first-hand look at the power of Verizon’s 3D experience. The company will set up 3D TVs at each location and hold promotional events there.
The broadcast marks Verizon’s third major 3D initiative this summer. On July 10 and 11, the company broadcast the first Major League Baseball games in 3D, between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. And on July 15, Verizon announced that it will carry 3D programming on FiOS TV Video on Demand from WealthTV.
“We are committed to bringing our customers a consistently high-quality TV experience with the best programming available over the country’s only all-fiber network,” added Denson. “And there’s so much more yet to come, with new programming, applications and other enhancements that only FiOS can deliver.”
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