Alright, so you know that feeling when a new sports season kicks off, and there’s this kind of electric buzz in the air? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening now with the 2025 WNBA season. And oh boy, Meta’s jumping in with all their techy gadgets — streaming the games on Quest through Xtadium and, wait for it, the Horizon Worlds NBA Arena. Yeah, that’s a mouthful.
So, apparently, if you’ve got a Quest headset, you can watch 20 games live. Not too shabby, right? And get this, five of those games have this 180-degree immersive video thing going on. I’m still not sure what that even means exactly, but hey, who am I to argue with virtual reality?
Now, if you’re in the US (sorry, rest of the world), Xtadium’s got your back with live and on-demand games — plus, some kind of crazy immersive video streaming. They’re also offering these private virtual watch parties. Sounds kinda neat if you’re into that social VR scene. Then there are these public gatherings over in NBA Arena. Just imagine hanging out with digital avatars, high-fiving over dunks. Mind-blowing or what?
Mark your calendars, because starting May 27th, you can snag some WNBA-branded avatar merch in the Horizon Worlds app. Perfect for decking out your virtual self. No clue why this is a thing, but there it is.
And here’s the kicker — the good ol’ geo-restrictions. Some of us might get the cold shoulder from certain games, thanks to local blackouts. Unlucky if you live close to the action, I guess.
Now, let’s take a whimsical stroll through the upcoming schedule:
– May 18: Minnesota Lynx clashes with Los Angeles Sparks at 3:00 pm PT. Drama awaits.
– May 22: New York Liberty takes on Chicago Sky, 5:00 pm PT. Could get spicy.
– May 27: Dive into immersive land with Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury, 7:00 pm PT. (Ooo, fancy tech!)
…Skipping a few because, honestly, who can keep all these dates straight?
– June 17: Get those VR goggles ready for Las Vegas Aces at Minnesota Lynx, 5:00 pm PT.
More dates I could rattle off, but you get the gist. They’re playing. You’re watching. Hopefully, without too much tech fumble along the way.
And that’s the chaotic ride of what’s happening in the virtual sports world this WNBA season. Will I be there? Ah, who knows. Might just pop in for the merch.
