News: Nu Metro to broadcast live World Cup matches in 3D

Local cinema group Nu Metro has officially announced that it will be screening selected Fifa 2010 Soccer World Cup matches live in 3D during the duration of the tournament. This will take place at fourteen selected theatres around South Africa and has been achieved in conjunction with Supersport and DStv.

This will be the only opportunity for South African residents to view live FIFA World Cup matches in 3D. Although selected international networks such as ESPN and Sky have trialled 3D broadcasting and are currently offering it to subscribers it is not currently available locally.

Both Multichoice and On Digital Media, South Africa’s primary Pay-TV providers, have revealed that they have no immediate plans to roll out 3D broadcasting to local users.

The infrastructure required to allow for 3D broadcasting is significantly greater than that required for Standard Definition and High Definition (720p) broadcasting via satellite. Implementing this would be expected to drive up subscription costs considerably for Pay-TV viewers.

A total of eighteen matches will be screened at Emperors Palace, Montecasino, Clearwater Mall, The Glen, Bedford Centre, Hyde Park, Menlyn Park, The Pavilion, Galleria, V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk, Riverside Mall, Loch Logan and Walmer Park.

According to Nu Metro’s website tickets will be available on Wednesday the 16th of June for the following matches:

Slovenia vs US — 18 June

Netherlands vs Japan — 19 June

Brazil vs Côte d’Ivoire — 20 June

Spain vs Honduras — 21 June

Nigeria vs Korea Republic — 22 June

Ghana vs Germany — 23 June

Slovakia vs Italy — 24 June

Portugal vs Brazil — 25 June

1B vs 2A (2) — 27 June

1E vs 2F (5) — 28 June

1G vs 2H (7) — 28 June

Quarter finals 1 vs 3 (A) — 2 July

Quarter Finals 2 vs 4 (B) — 3 July

Quarter Finals 6 vs 8 (D) — 3 July

Semi Finals A vs C (I) — 6 July

Semi finals B vs D (II) — 7 July

3rd Place Match — 10 July

Final — 11 July

Nu Metro to broadcast live World Cup matches in 3D

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