Meta-Stadiums, MeetKai, and FIFA Licensed Match Agent Unite to Unveil the Ultimate Soccer Universe
BY Brian k. Neal
The entertainment and gaming metaverse, Meta-Stadiums, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the innovative AI-metaverse company, MeetKai, to unveil the world’s first premier soccer universe. Teaming up with a FIFA Licensed Match Agent, Meta-Stadiums aims to elevate the soccer fan experience by transporting enthusiasts into a virtual realm where they can engage with matches involving select professional clubs and FIFA teams.
Utilizing MeetKai’s metaverse platform, fans can submerge themselves in a vibrant stadium district through realistic 3D avatars. Accessible via VR headsets, as well as any web browser on mobile devices or desktops, Meta-Stadiums brings together a global audience to watch matches, shop for merchandise, participate in gamified contests, and explore the stadium and its surroundings, all from the comfort of their homes.
James Kaplan, CEO and Co-Founder of MeetKai, expressed, “Our collaboration with Meta-Stadiums is pushing the boundaries of virtual experiences. It’s not just a game-changer for soccer enthusiasts; it’s a game-changer for the future of entertainment and sports engagement.”
Delence A. Sheares Sr., CEO and President of Meta-Stadiums, emphasized the goal of making the metaverse accessible worldwide in a user-friendly manner. He stated, “Soccer is the #1 sport in the world connecting various cultures, regions, heritages, and nations. We are thrilled to bring forth a metaverse platform and experience which embraces the soccer culture alongside the delivery of superior technology.”
Key features of the Meta-Stadium experience include:
- Be a Spectator: Fans can witness 150 live virtual soccer matches featuring a rotation of 137 of FIFA’s top-rated soccer teams.
- Diverse Seating Options: Virtual stadium attendees can choose to sit in press boxes or VIP sky boxes, recreating the atmosphere of an in-person match.
- Live and Archived Games: Access over 150 live games or over 5,000 archived matches, ensuring fans never miss a moment of the action.
- Shop for Merchandise: Using MeetKai’s AI-enabled, digital twin technology, fans can shop for virtual replicas of physical merchandise and collectibles, available for shipping to users at home.
- Interactive Gamification: The metaverse offers interactive games, featuring various contests and mini-games to challenge and entertain fans.
- NFT Elements: Each game features an NFT element, allowing fans to collect unique digital memorabilia, such as special moments from the games.
- Guest or Membership Access: Visitors can explore the Meta-Stadium as a guest or purchase a subscription for extended access.
To enhance the soccer season excitement, Meta-Stadiums will host a special rap battle between Brazilian artists and an Esports tournament on December 6th at 12 PM EST. The single elimination round tournament will feature eight prominent gaming influencers playing FIFA 23 and will be livestreamed on Twitch. On December 15th, Meta-Stadiums will debut its premier MetaJam concert series, featuring a performance by Brazilian Funk star MC Menor Do Alvorada.
Weili Dai, Executive Chairwoman and Co-Founder of MeetKai, expressed excitement about the evolution of sports entertainment in the digital age, stating, “We’re thrilled to invite soccer fans all over the world to experience the first FIFA soccer experience of the MeetKai Metaverse, all from their browsers.”