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The American Cornhole League (ACL) entered a partnership with Play Anywhere Holdings, a streaming rights and technology company, to allow fans to play games and interact with each other while watching pro cornhole matches, according to a news release.
Play Anywhere declined to provide financial terms of the multiyear partnership.
ACL, cornhole’s governing body, will use Play Anywhere tech to display an on-screen overlay. Through that overlay, fans can play predictive trivia games or buy merchandise. The platform also includes modules, such as emoji reactions and watch party capabilities, that can add to the viewing experience. The company will allow sponsors to associate themselves with a “magic moment” in the match too.
“Our fans love to engage with our competitions, and this will give them lots of chances to get in on the action and easily buy their favorite merchandise,” said Stacey Moore, ACL’s commissioner and founder, said in the release.
Play Anywhere’s artificial intelligence engine, which comes with the platform, can improve fans’ viewing experiences by creating personalized ads and commerce opportunities.
“We will leverage our AI software to hyper-personalize every e-commerce, gamification and targeted sponsorship, so the user is getting their own one-on-one viewing and interactive experience,” said Pete Scott, Play Anywhere’s chief strategy officer.
The ACL has its matches streamed on ACL Cornhole TV, ESPN, ESPN+, CBS and CBS Sports Network.
The 2024 ACL season begins with “The Kickoff Battle” in Palm Beach, Fla. from April 4-7.