https://www.futbolmundial.com/ The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced today that Italian football club SSC Napoli will be entering the metaverse for the first time via its platform.
The partnership offers fans a chance to connect and create memories with SSC Napoli fans worldwide. Players can visit the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, home of SCC Napoli, and learn about the club’s history while playing exciting new games and competitions.
To celebrate the announcement, SSC Napoli will launch its first metaverse pop-up – the SSC Napoli Official Metaverse Store – inside four UGC experiences on The Sandbox: Sports Land, The Bank Job, Temple Escape, and The Legend of the Miners. Inside the pop-ups, players can interact with the football club by hanging out with other Napoli fans and snapping pictures to share on social media.
Different players from the SSC Napoli team, including Leonardo Spinazzola, Frank Zambo Anguissa, Amir Rrahmani, and Matteo Politano, will guide players through each pop-up. By visiting all four pop-ups, fans will also have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win tickets to SCC Napoli home games, signed merchandise, and more. Fans can also purchase the iconic SSC Napoli White Cap for their avatar to showcase their fandom across the ecosystem.
“We’re proud to be the Web3 platform for SSC Napoli’s entry into the metaverse,” said Sebastien Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox. “This partnership significantly expands the experiences available in The Sandbox for sports fans, including new and current players, creators, and builders. By introducing a new vertical of entertainment and co-experience through sports, The Sandbox is becoming a premier destination where fans can connect, celebrate their fandom, and engage with fellow enthusiasts in immersive and meaningful ways.”
The partnership kicks off during Coppa Italia, the annual domestic cup of Italian football, and will continue throughout the season with more exciting announcements and rewards to come. Additionally, throughout the 2024-2025 season, The Sandbox will be featured at SSC Napoli home games across the various screens on and around the pitch.
“We are incredibly excited to enter the metaverse with The Sandbox,” said Tommaso Bianchini, Chief Revenue Officer of the Club. “This venture represents a significant milestone for SSC Napoli as we continue to innovate and find new ways to connect with our fans. The SSC Napoli Official Metaverse Store will be a revolutionary platform for our supporters to experience the club in an entirely new dimension.”
To visit the official SSC Napoli Metaverse Pop-Up and enter for a chance to win some cool prizes visit www.sandbox.game/en/events/napoli-event. Be sure to follow The Sandbox on X, Medium, and Discord to stay up to date on the latest news.
