The Future of FanTech: The Stadium and Beyond

Mon Nov 03 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm UTC+00:00

HOST Salford | Salford

MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub
Publisher/HostMediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub
The Future of FanTech: The Stadium and Beyond
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Where sport meets imagination – exploring the future of fandom, on and off the pitch.
About this Event

Global sports tech is booming, with the industry expected to surpass $36.81 billion by 2027. Fans don’t just want to watch anymore, they expect to interact, engage, and immerse themselves in the action. From projection mapping and VR matchdays to gamified fan experiences and real-time analytics, innovation is rewriting the rulebook.

But the question is: what does this mean for clubs, creatives, and the businesses building the next generation of experiences?



Why Attend

On Monday 3rd November , join the MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub for an afternoon of talks, live demos, and networking where Greater Manchester’s brightest innovators will showcase how they’re reshaping fandom, both inside the stadium and beyond.

Expect insider stories, practical insights, and interactive experiences that will leave you buzzing with ideas.

Whether you’re in sport, tech, or creative industries, you’ll come away inspired and connected.

This event is designed for:

  • Founders, startups, and entrepreneurs in sport and creative tech
  • Sports clubs, venues, and fan engagement teams
  • Creatives and marketers looking to tap into sport’s cultural influence
  • Anyone curious about how immersive tech is transforming live experiences



What You’ll Gain

- A front-row seat to the latest fan engagement innovations
- Tangible ideas to apply to your own projects or business
- Connections with innovators across sport, tech, and creative industries
- A fun, hands-on afternoon with demos, discussions, and networking drinks

Hear directly from industry leaders, including:

  • Rezzil – Pioneering immersive training tools for athletes and fans
  • BBC R&D – Pushing the boundaries of real-time broadcast experiences
  • Piing – Gamifying matchdays with interactive, crowd-powered fun


…and more to be announced.


Seats are limited, and this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Monday 3rd November | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (drinks & networking to follow)
6th Floor HOST Social , MediaCity, Salford. M50 2ST

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HOST Salford, MediaCity UK, Salford, United Kingdom

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