Premier League matches set for groundbreaking change starting THIS WEEKEND giving fans even more access
PREMIER LEAGUE fans will get all-new access with a fresh camera feature this weekend.
Viewers tuning into TNT Sports for the early kick-off between Wolves and Tottenham are set to be able to watch from a very different angle.
That is because a player from each side will wear a bodycam for the warm-ups prior to the match at Molineux.
And that will enable supporters in their armchairs to see exactly what stars go through when preparing for a top-flight clash – including the various drills and shooting practice.
As reported by the Daily Mail, TNT and the Premier League have struck a historic deal to introduce the innovative new tech.
The two players will wear the special vests, created by Israeli company MindFly.
The vests are fitted with a shatterproof AI-powered stabilisation bodycam on the chest, providing a wide-angle view through a small hole in the kit.
The camera is said to be so light that it is barely noticeable for the footballers who are used to wearing base layers and GPS trackers.
However, Ifab laws prevent the cameras from being worn for competitive matches – which means fans won’t get the incredible insight once the Wolves vs Spurs clash gets underway on TNT Sports.
Premier League Head of Media Operations and Innovation, Rachael Nightingale, said: “Finding new ways to bring our fans closer to the action on the pitch is a key focus for us.
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“After the success of the bodycam trials at the Premier League Summer Series, we are looking forward to seeing what results this test will deliver for TNT and our audiences around the world.”
Supporters got an insight into the future of live sports broadcasting when Youri Tielemans and Bruno Guimaraes wore the bodycams during pre-season in the USA.
Viewers were stunned to see the speed of the friendly game, requiring fast thinking and incredible fitness levels.
A similar camera on referee Peter Bankes during Fulham’s tie with Brentford also revealed just how tricky officiating can be – and what they must deal with when the ball is in and out of play.
An FA trial also saw refs wear bodycams in an attempt to clamp down on poor behaviour and language towards officials, including in grassroots football.
And in May, Moises Caicedo bizarrely wore a bodycam for the pre-match handshakes as Brighton hosted Manchester United.