BBC Sport 360

Get ready for a new way of experiencing the Olympic Games!

The BBC Sport 360 app is an experimental service providing sports fans with the chance to experience the Rio 2016 Olympics like never before! Transport yourself to the heart of the action and experience 360 degree views of live and on-demand coverage direct from Rio.

Take in the full 360 video experience on your smartphone in a simple and affordable way by viewing the live coverage via a range of low cost cardboard VR headset viewers.

Key Features

• 100 hours of live 360 Olympic Virtual Reality video coverage

• Multi-Camera coverage to view from different camera perspectives

• Daily 360 video highlights package of previous day’s event

• Share 360 video content with other BBC Sport 360 users

• Notifications when a live event is starting & highlight clips are available

• View 360 using a wide range of low cost VR Viewers. Requires Android 4.1 or higher.

Live Coverage

The Live Coverage available to watch in the BBC Sport 360 App is as follows (UK Time, subject to Change) 

•           Day 0, 0000-0330 - Opening Ceremony

•           Day 1, 1400-1750, 1930-2020, 0100-0450 - Beach Volleyball

•           Day 2, 1400-1750, 1930-2020, 0100-0450 - Beach Volleyball

•           Day 3, 1500-1800, 2100-0000 - Boxing

•           Day 4, 1500-1800, 2100-0000 - Boxing

•           Day 5, 2000-2245 - Artistic Gymnastics

•           Day 6, 2000-2210 - Artistic Gymnastics

•           Day 7, 1300-1930, 2100-2350 - Fencing

•           Day 8, 1330-1650 & 0000-0315 - Athletics

•           Day 9, 0020-0230 - Athletics

•           Day 10, 1330-1610 & 0015-0250 - Athletics

•           Day 11, 1330-1640 & 0015-0250 - Athletics

•           Day 12, 0200-0505 - Beach Volleyball

•           Day 13, 0200-0505 - Beach Volleyball

•           Day 14, 1930-2130 - Basketball (Men's SFs)

•           Day 15, 1500-1650 & 1930-2200 - Diving

•           Day 16, 1530-1730 & 1945-2205 - Basketball (Men's Finals)

•           Day 16, 0000-0330 - Closing Ceremony

Terms of Use & Safety

The app, live streams and other related content are provided by the Olympic Broadcasting Services S.L (“OBS”) on behalf of BBC Sport. The App Store and other third party terms of use will apply. Please read carefully and follow your VR/360 headset supplier’s safety information, and the BBC VR/360 Safety Information guidance.

Certain content may not be appropriate for all users and may contain repetitive flashing images (e.g. strobe effects). This app is suitable for people aged 16+ years. This is provided on an ‘as is’ basis. It is part of an experimental project and the BBC cannot ensure the availability or quality of the app and/or its content.

By downloading this app, you agree to the BBC’s Terms of use for the “BBC Rio 2016 Experience”. If the BBC collects any of your personal information relating to your use of this app, then the BBC Privacy Policy will apply.