EVS has announced its Xeebra video review system has been selected by the RBFA.
Ahead of the start of the new Jupiler Pro League next month, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has equipped its Tubize headquarters with a centralised VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system powered by EVS’s Xeebra video review solution.
Trusted across 13 sports worldwide and certified by FIFA and FIBA, Xeebra enables officials to review the action from numerous angles. Equipped by Euro Media Group (EMG), the RFBA’s VAR Centre at Proximus Basecamp, the home of Belgium’s national football team, will include six booths with touchscreen controls for precise zooming and slow-motion playback, said EVS.
Commenting, Peter Willems, CEO of the RBFA, said, “This investment represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to innovation and fairness in football. By centralising our VAR operations with EVS’s Xeebra technology, we are equipping our referees with the most advanced tools available — ensuring more accurate decisions and reinforcing Belgian football’s position as a leader in integrity and technological excellence.”
Nicolas Bourdon, chief commercial officer at EVS, added, “We’re proud to see Xeebra at the heart of Belgian football. This collaboration with the RBFA and EMG is a testament to our shared vision of delivering the highest standards in officiating through cutting-edge technology. And with access to the VAR Centre for training and demonstrations, we’re excited to make Tubize a hub for VAR excellence in Europe.”
