Refs will wear GoPros for Fox's Big Ten championship broadcast
The network will give fans a different kind of on-field coverage when Wisconsin battles Penn State.
During this weekend's Big Ten football championship game, Fox Sports will offer fans a different kind of on-field views during its coverage of the match-up. When Wisconsin and Penn State take the field Saturday, December 3rd, referees will be wearing hats equipped with GoPros to give fans another perspective of the action on the gridiron. The network says it worked alongside GoPro and Big Ten officials on a hat that would capture footage it could use immediately during its broadcast.
Fox Sports Lab successfully tested the system during last week's Wisconsin vs. Minnesota game and plans to share clips via social media this weekend. That means if you can't watch live, you should still be able to find some snippets of the action afterwards. What's more, there will be a dedicated stream of Hat Cam footage on Fox Sports Go which could make for a rather interesting multi-screen setup if you can wrangle more than one display. Of course, you'll need a cable subscription to take advantage of what that streaming app offers.
These referee cameras join drones and VR as tools in Fox's arsenal to bring viewers different perspectives on sporting events throughout the year. For a look at what you can expect this weekend, you can watch a clip from the referee camera test run right here.
