Interactive NFL Experience in Times Square Brings the Players to You
Imagine playing on the Super Bowl's winning team, or calling a play in a huddle. Soon, football fans will get to make those dreams a reality at the NFL Experience in Times Square. NFL Experience President Danny Boockvar joins Cheddar with a preview of what visitors can expect when the attraction opens on December 1st.
Two and a half years and $30 million in the making, the NFL Experience features immersive attractions, using state-of-the-art technology. Boockvar discusses what went into creating the space that's sure to be a must-visit spot for football fans. Boockvar tells us all about the 180-seat 4D theater, which he says is more like a ride than a movie.
Boockvar says he thinks other professional sports leagues will follow the NFL's lead, pointing to the rise of sports tourism. He also gives us a sneak peak at some of the dishes on the menu at the NFL Experience. He says fans can take a bite of some of the popular snacks available at stadiums across the country.
In stories sure to move markets next week, investors will be served another full plate of earnings, the July jobs report comes out, and the Summer Olympics continue in Tokyo.
Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team finally has a new moniker, the Guardians. Formerly known as the Indians, the organization made a change to the team name after years of public scrutiny and claims of appropriation of Native American culture. Cheddar’s Hena Doba and Baker Machado provide some additional details into the name change.
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