The countdown to the showcase multimillion-pound Ballerz dome takes a step further with the opening date announced of Saturday 18 May.
Famous names from the world of football, music and entertainment will be among the guests at the star-studded ceremonial day.
Further details have being revealed about the first-of-its-kind Ballerz dome, backed by former pro footballers, and set to deliver a mix of training, gaming and entertainment.
The new 30,000 sq. ft. football dome at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent will be home to an immersive football experience and 6-a-side stadium-style 5G pitch loaded with tech, including instant goal replays, together with pro changing rooms, stadium-style seating and players’ tunnel.
Ballerz is the footballing brainchild of celebrated footballers Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora, Roberto Carlos and Mark Noble, alongside a team of sport and hospitality industry specialists. The highly anticipated new competitive socialising concept has already received over 1,000 enquires and bookings are now live on the Ballerz website. Visitors will be able to pre-book 30 or 60-minute sessions in the Skillzone, as well as private pitch hire, parties, events and training.
“We’re giving the beautiful game a makeover, with a stunning pitch and unique touches that’ll create an electric atmosphere – including big screen replays, crowd noise, and all your best match highlights ready to share,” explained Rio Ferdinand.
“The immersive tech in our Skillzone will challenge players to seven specially developed football fitness games that test your technical, physical and mental skill. It’ll all be tracked with your QR wristband – so you can focus on achieving your personal best and see if you beat the scores of the Ballerz football legends.
“There’s also The Heineken Lounge, Ballerz Café and gaming lounge, so visitors can fuel up, wind down and enjoy the ultimate football experience.”
The exclusive launch event on 16 May will feature a star-studded Battle of the Ballerz tournament with four teams of footballers, musicians, influencers and competition winners. The player lineup includes Ballerz’s football founders, as well as DJ Mark Knight, Lioness legend Fara Williams, professional freestyler Harriet Pavlou, former England player Joe Cole, Charlton Athletic squad members, and many others yet to be announced.
Once open to the public, Ballerz is set to deliver football coaching for kids of all ages and abilities, including Ballerz Academy group sessions and goalkeeper clinics. Ballerz will be offering taster sessions on the pitch in the first week following the opening (from Monday 20 May).
Ballerz is also developing a partnership with Kick it Out, the charity working to put an end to all forms of discrimination within sports.
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