The most successful PSL Franchise launches the world’s first Cricketing Metaverse Islamabad United will be the first cricket team to enter the metaverse with a world-first built-to-scale virtual stadium. The stadium will be built in the world’s leading open metaverse, Decentraland, running alongside a twin stadium that will be available on Android. Fans will be
able to get closer to the team than ever before through a series of interactive experiences and challenges.
They will not only be able to interact with their favourite players’ avatars but also explore and interact with the many areas within the stadium including the Locker Room, Player’s Lounge and Fans Conference Room. The experience will further reward visitors for their explorations and for completing challenges with official Islamabad United digital kits, club memorabilia and exciting digital assets and offers from Sponsors.
U-Meta Stadium – World’s First built-to-scale Metaverse Cricket Stadium In an unprecedented move, Islamabad United has built the world’s first, built-to-scale, digital cricket stadium in the metaverse. Under a strategic partnership with VegasCity, in Decentraland,
the U-Meta Stadium has evolved as an impressive futuristic space built over 6 acres (20,000+ sq meters). It comes with a fabulous cricket ground, spectator stands, tall-connecting towers, and great shopping and interactive gaming areas. It is equipped with all the essential requirements of an active and modern, world class cricket stadium that will provide a first of its kind, decentralized and immersive experience to cricket fans from anywhere in the world. Fans will be able to take selfies with the team, ask their favourite players questions, watch PSL8 highlights, attend exclusive Islamabad United events and partake in a series of challenges running through the Season.
James Ashton, CEO of VegasCity, the largest sports district in Decentraland, states, “VegasCity andDecentraland are very happy to welcome Islamabad United. Cricket is the second most watched sport in the world, and we are excited to partner with IU in launching the first built-to-scale cricket stadium in the metaverse. We look forward to providing world class experiences to cricket fans not only from Pakistan but from around the world.”
Islamabad United lets fans get closer to the team with its Digital Collectible Cards In another first, Islamabad United will be launching a collection of digital collectible cards which will allow fans to get closer to the team and their favourite players.
