Sky Television claim first 3D broadcast as a success
Sky Television are claiming the broadcast of Europe’s first football match in 3D as a great success.
Around 1,000 pubs screened the Chelsea v. Manchester United match earlier today using special screens, which fans viewed using 3D glasses. Now another five Premiership games will be screened through the new channel, Sky 3D, before the season ends on May 9.
The licensed trade see the new channel as an opportunity to build their business which has been affected by the smoking ban and competition from supermarkets. Some say it will even allow them to charge for tickets, despite the fact the new channel will be rolled out into the domestic market this Autumn.
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