Premier League to roll out Ref Cams for opening weekend in trial following Club World Cup success

The Premier League will trial cameras on referees during the opening weekend of the season with the aim of introducing them permanently.

• Premier League to trial Ref Cams
• Success in Club World Cup
• Set to be permanent introduction

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  A number of selected matches during Gameweek 1 will feature the Ref Cams, with the Premier League aiming to make them a permanent feature this season. The technology has been approved by clubs, as well as the top flight's broadcast partners.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ref Cams were trialled by FIFA at the Club World Cup in the US this summer, which went down well with fans across the tournament. As a result, the technology is set to be implemented across domestic matches to enhance viewers' experiences and show the match from a referee's perspective.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The cameras are attached to the referee's ear, with a connection to a microphone and transmitter, also part of the gear, in order to send feeds to broadcasters. 

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  WHAT NEXT?

  There is currently no word on which games with feature Ref Cams, but expect to see a new angle more frequently this season.