PLAINVIEW, NY and BROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2013) - NeuLion, Inc. (
The new service will provide fans with live, HD video for select Barclays Center events; excluding NBA games. The exclusive partnership marks the debut of NeuLion's technology at Barclays Center and gives fans access to select live arena events delivered to PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
For the first time ever, Barclays Center fans can buy a digital ticket to watch a live event. The new service provides Barclays Center and its event promoters an opportunity to reach local fans or connect with brand new fans that want the Barclays Center experience but do not live in the New York Metro area.
NeuLion will design and deliver the service using its award-winning NeuLion TV Everywhere Platform, offering fans live HD events that they can enjoy online while connected to today's top PCs, smartphones and tablet devices. The service, powered by NeuLion, will offer fans interactive features for replays, programming guides, highlights, DVR, and more.
It's more than just the game or the concert streaming. The service features will include additional camera angles, selectable audio choices, and supplemental content from back stage and player interviews.
"We are thrilled to continue expanding our strong technology portfolio through our alliance with NeuLion," said Brett Yormark, CEO of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets. "Barclays Center now has the opportunity to share some of its diverse lineup of world-class sports, concerts, and entertainment events with a global audience."
Using the NeuLion TV Everywhere Platform, Barclays Center will be able to offer its event promoters flexible revenue generators for digital ticket sales that can be offered to viewers as pay per view, subscription memberships, or free digital tickets complemented with live advertising.
NeuLion is the technology leader in creating dynamic solutions that remain on the cutting edge of the television industry. Trusted by the world's top players, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC and more, NeuLion continues to grow its partnerships and provide innovative, high quality, interactive experiences that are proven to increase viewer engagement and drive new revenue.
"Watching live sports and concerts online has never been more incredible," said Chris Wagner, Executive Vice President and co-founder of NeuLion. "We are excited about our partnership with Barclays Center. Together we are taking the in-arena experience and bringing it online, adding even more ways for fans to engage with their favorite sports and entertainment content anytime, anywhere."
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About Barclays Center Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012, and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Developed by Brooklyn-based real estate developer Forest City Ratner Companies, and designed by the award-winning architectural firms AECOM ( www.aecom.com/architecture ) and SHoP Architects ( www.shoparc.com ), Barclays Center has one of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, with unparalleled sightlines and first-class amenities. Barclays Center offers approximately 17,732 seats for basketball, 14,500 seats for hockey and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express.
Barclays Center is hosting an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, monthly major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, the Brooklyn Nets and soon the New York Islanders.
In addition to Barclays, the naming rights partner, Founding Partners for Barclays Center include American Honda Motor Co., Inc., American Express, Calvin Klein, Cushman & Wakefield, EmblemHealth, Foxwoods Resort Casino, GEICO, MetroPCS, Stolichnaya, and Ticketmaster. Other sponsors include: adidas, Anheuser-Busch, BlackBerry, The Coca-Cola Company, Gym Source, Haier America, High Point Solutions, JetBlue, LIU Brooklyn, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, SONY, and Willis.
Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, and 11 bus lines.
For more information on Barclays Center, please visit www.barclayscenter.com .
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