Football fans across the globe were stunned after seeing a viral video of Manchester United's opening Premier League clash with Fulham on Friday night.
The video came from Los Angeles' COSM, next to SoFi Stadium, where supporters were treated to a next-level football experience through a state-of-the-art virtual reality setup.
The venue features an extraordinary 9,600 square-foot LED screen known as "The Dome." This immense display surrounds the audience, offering a hyperrealistic view of the game as if they were seated inside the stadium.
Fans watching will have noticed that United struggled at times against Fulham but finally took their chance late in the match thanks to debutant Joshua Zirkzee.
Described on COSM’s website, "The Dome" promises more than just an impressive view. It immerses fans in a completely new way, never seen before.
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Just freaking amazing. #COSM pic.twitter.com/kmLyWXchfl
— Colin Cowherd (@colincowherd) August 16, 2024
It can have the impact of making viewers feel as though they are courtside at an NBA game or in another world entirely. Fans can enjoy a comfortable setting with food and drink readily available via the COSM mobile app or servers.
Currently, "The Dome" is only available at venues in Los Angeles and Dallas. Tickets are already being sold for upcoming Premier League matches in LA, including high-profile games like Chelsea vs. Manchester City.
It remains to be seen whether this innovative setup will spread to the UK and beyond, but its growing popularity suggests it could revolutionize how fans experience football in the future.
