{"id":13632,"date":"2017-05-29T19:00:24","date_gmt":"2017-05-29T23:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=13632"},"modified":"2019-06-18T19:56:15","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T23:56:15","slug":"samsung-announces-new-virtual-reality-partnerships-ufc-x-games-live-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-announces-vr-live-pass-new-virtual-reality-partnerships-ufc-x-games-live-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Announces New Virtual Reality Partnerships with UFC\u00ae, X Games and Live Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"press-release-open\"><strong>SEOUL, Korea \u2013 May <\/strong><strong>30<\/strong><strong>, 2017<\/strong> \u2013<\/span> <strong>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd<\/strong>. is pleased to announce <strong>VR Live Pass on <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/tag\/gear-vr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gear VR<\/a><\/strong>, a lineup of exciting global, live entertainment partnerships with the UFC\u00ae, X Games and Live Nation. Samsung will stream select live events so fans can enjoy immersive virtual reality broadcasts of their favorite action sports and music events through the Gear VR platform.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/14154417\/UFC_KV9_Octogon_Generic-Approved.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13639 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/14154417\/UFC_KV9_Octogon_Generic-Approved-950x534.jpg\" alt=\"VR Live Pass on Gear VR\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/14154417\/UFC_KV9_Octogon_Generic-Approved-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/14154417\/UFC_KV9_Octogon_Generic-Approved-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/14154417\/UFC_KV9_Octogon_Generic-Approved.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The<strong> VR Live Pass on Gear VR<\/strong> events will be available through the Samsung VR app in early June, enabling Gear VR users to watch live entertainment events and performances no matter where they are. In addition, Samsung recently expanded its global presence to 45 countries, enabling more consumers around the world to enjoy the Gear VR platform.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\u201cWe are excited to offer Samsung Gear VR users the opportunity to experience their favorite live music and sporting events through our industry-leading VR ecosystem,\u201d <\/span><strong>said Younghee Lee, CMO and Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics.<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> \u201cPartnering with these companies to expand our VR services helps us to open up a new gateway of opportunities for fans and demonstrate our commitment to delivering experiences that make the seemingly impossible, possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve always felt that the potential of combining UFC events with virtual reality would give our fans the ultimate enhanced experience,\u201d<strong> UFC Chief Operating Officer Ike Lawrence Epstein said.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with Samsung on this game-changing initiative to further revolutionize how fight fans consume our content and live events around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe X Games is the premier action sports event that continually provides a platform for athletic progression,\u201d <strong>said Tim Reed, Vice President, ESPN X Games.<\/strong> \u201cFrom never been done tricks to awe-inspiring competition, Samsung\u2019s Gear VR technology is perfect to showcase dynamic action sports to viewers across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/fSgFQsF9XXI<\/p>\n<p>The one-of-a-kind live broadcasts will kick off beginning in June 2017 and will include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>UFC\u00ae 212: ALDO vs. HOLLOWAY<\/em><\/strong><strong>, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 3, 2017<\/strong>: For the first time in UFC history an event will be live streamed in Virtual Reality. Fans will witness this highly-anticipated event in high-quality 360-degree live stream and will have access to additional VR content, including pre-event and post-event show highlights with UFC featherweight champion Jos\u00e9 Aldo and interim UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>X Games Minneapolis, USA July 13 \u2013 16, 2017<\/strong>: Gear VR users will be able to experience the thrill of the X Games from the comfort of their homes as they watch the world\u2019s best BMX riders and skaters, including Jimmy Wilkins, Chad Kerley and Jagger Eaton compete at the biggest action sports event of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Live Music Concert with International Artist, U<\/strong><strong>SA<\/strong><strong> August<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong><strong> 2017<\/strong>: Music fans around the world will get the best seats in the house to watch one of the most exciting, high-energy and renowned music acts with Live Nation, the largest live event company in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through these partnerships, Samsung will provide fans with an electrifying new way to experience live entertainment without the need to physically attend the events.<\/p>\n<p>Gear VR users will be given an unrivaled \u2018live pass\u2019 to shows, where they will witness live action shots and extreme close-ups, taking spectatorship to an entirely new level. Gear VR users will be able to access this content at no cost.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung continues to push the boundaries and lead the way in high-resolution VR entertainment, bringing users closer than ever to their favorite music artists or watching the world\u2019s best extreme athletes doing their tricks for a breathtaking, true-to-life experience.<\/p>\n<h5><em>*Live streams of the UFC 212 main card, including the championship main event, are available in countries where Samsung VR is available, except the U.S. and New Zealand. Gear VR users in the U.S. will have access to the UFC FIGHT PASS <\/em><em>early prelims<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEOUL, Korea \u2013 May 30, 2017 \u2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce VR Live Pass on Gear VR, a lineup of exciting global, live entertainment partnerships with the UFC\u00ae, X Games and Live Nation. 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