Vikings claim NFL first with VR app

The Minnesota Vikings has become the first NFL American football franchise to launch a virtual reality mobile app.

Vikings VR will enable fans to view 360-degree videos and behind-the-scenes pictures at Vikings home games and events at the team’s US Bank Stadium.

The Vikings worked with VR/360 company Zeality on the app, which is available to download from the Oculus Store.

The application is compatible with the Oculus Rift and Samsung's Gear VR and will also be available for Oculus Go, which is due to launch early this year.

Scott Kegley, executive director of digital media and innovation for the Vikings, said: “We understand only a small percentage of our large fan base is able to attend a Vikings game or event. We want to bring experiences to them, and immersive technology is allowing us to do that.”