Facebook has announced the launch of a virtual Sports Stadium, and it might threaten Twitter’s spot as the go-to livetweet platform. The new hub will apparently bring in a new way to experience sports, and it comes just in time for the Super Bowl 50.
Facebook is the World’s Largest Cybernetic Sports Stations
There are over 650 million sports fans on Facebook, and many go there to make posts about sports events as they are happening. These posts become threads of celebration, misery or trash talking among friends, loved ones, and other fans if posts are appropriately tagged or posted in public forums.
A Live Posting Platform Isn’t A Total Surprise
With a specialized place for sports, Facebook brings together a very specific group of people to the platform. The social media website will host a special tab called Facebook Sports, where all content related to sports will be compiled. Through it, users will be able to see posts and comments from friends, posts from experts and specialized organizations. This includes broadcast stations, teams, leagues, and journalists.
The live stadium will also feature live scores, game statistics, and play-by-play posts. Fans will also be able to see game information, like which broadcast stations are showing them and at what time. It’s just an easier tool to follow all of the games as they happen, and a one-stop place for commentary. The point is to enhance the game watching experience, much like Twitter has done for award shows and live events through hashtags.
How Will Twitter Retaliate?
Twitter has been a comfortable tool for anyone to use. Especially when it comes to broadcast content, it’s just the simplest way to give live commentary. However, with this hub rolling out to American iPhones to support American Football, it could be in danger.
Facebook hasn’t tapped into the entertainment industry yet, but sports fans are a serious force to be reckoned with. Facebook announced that they will be rolling out the platform for basketball and soccer fans soon, and it will become available globally in the next few weeks. In those weeks, Twitter might just announce a new way to livetweet, and hopefully, both of them can remain neck and neck.
