+++ BMW to set new benchmarks at Bundesliga opener on 29th September 2023 +++ High-tech, glass, video sports floor from Bavaria to be used at BMW Park +++ Innovative technology presents many opportunities for a whole new spectator experience +++ First competitive match for world champions Andreas Obst, Isaac Bonga, and Niels Giffey +++
Munich. The partnership between BMW Munich and FC Bayern Munich Basketball GmbH, which was launched in 2023, has set four goals: sporting success, sustainable mobility, social engagement, and a premium experience for spectators at BMW Park. BMW is showcasing its commitment at the opening match of the season by presenting FC Bayern Munich Basketball and the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga with a world premiere: for the first time, a league match will be played on a high-tech video sports floor.
When FC Bayern Munich Basketball and Mitteldeutscher BC face off on Friday, 29th September (20:00), the presentation of this indoor sporting event will be taken to a new level. The floor will also serve as a fitting stage to welcome and honor world champions Andreas Obst, Isaac Bonga, and Niels Giffey at their first competitive match since the DBB team’s thrilling victory in Manila.
“When we entered into the partnership with FC Bayern Munich Basketball, we promised to make BMW Park a sports and event arena, which is an attraction both in and for the sport-mad city of Munich,” said Bernd Döpke, Head of BMW Munich. “The first league match at BMW Park on this high-tech floor is an absolute highlight in this regard and shows emphatically that BMW is branching out in a different direction and taking on a pioneering role when it comes to both technology and visitor experience.”
The ASB GlassFloor, developed in Bavaria, is capable of displaying visually impressive graphics across the entire court. Moreover, real-time data, such as player and ball tracking systems, can be seamlessly integrated, offering spectators a whole new level of engagement.
Marko Pesic, CEO of FC Bayern Munich Basketball, expressed his excitement about BMW’s commitment to making this spectacular event possible. He said, “I’ve known about this technological innovation for a while, and I can only urge our fans to take a look and come to the arena. This will be a one-of-a-kind experience! Once again, a big thank you to BMW for making this happen. Our players, who got a first impression last week at a Meet & Greet event in the BMW Welt, are also excited.”
The floor has previously been used at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, winning over both fans and players with its exceptional playing properties. Additionally, the risk of injuries is significantly lower on the joint-friendly ‘LumiFlex’ floor compared to a conventional surface.
The innovative floor consists of two 5-millimeter-thick safety glass panels laminated with a safety film. The glass covers a specially designed LED display mounted on aluminum elements. This design ensures consistent elasticity and shock absorption, making it athlete-optimized. The deeply etched surface with embedded ceramic points provides proper grip.
Tickets for the match between FC Bayern Munich Basketball and Mitteldeutscher BC are available at: