Ballerz football air dome to open at Bluewater, Kent
From pitch-side instant replays to the in-house ‘Robokeeper’…
A former England and Brazil football legends have announced a ground-breaking football entertainment air dome is to be built at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent - @ballerz_official
The concept will mix competitive socialising with professional, lifestyle and fitness training and will be launched by Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora, Roberto Carlos and Mark Noble - the first Ballerz air dome will open in spring 2024. The former West Ham trio were joined by Kent resident and professional freestyler footballer Harriet Pavlou (pictured) to launch the project.
Guests can enter the Skills Zone, a collection of games designed to test football skills all linked up with market-leader technology METRIX to provide players with stats and rankings.
Players can immerse themselves in the ultimate football haven, which features a state-of-the-art 7-a-side 5G football pitch complete with Premier League-style changing rooms, stadium-style seating and even a players’ tunnel.
Enhanced with audio features, captivating FX lighting, and the ability to show instant replays pitch-side – which can be shared on social media post-match – every moment on the Ballerz pitch will feel like a Champions League night under the dazzling lights.
From elite training sessions, thrilling skills challenges, and top-tier coaching to live sports events and matches, there will be something for everyone.
Ballerz will also have its own ‘Robokeeper’ for players to test their shooting skills against.
The experience does not end on the pitch and the all-weather dome will also include a dynamic gaming lounge, spacious briefing rooms, versatile event areas, retail outlet, dining options, and a premier sports bar.
The venue is designed to attract not just football teams looking to train and play matches, but a broad range of audiences including local community groups, children’s birthday parties, family days out, school trips, football camps, corporate events as well as post-work hangouts in a unique location to watch live sport.
Ballerz which is designed by top former professional football players and coaches, has an operational team that includes hospitality and property experts such as Nick Weir, managing partner of property agent Shelley Sandzer, ex-Groucho Club MD Matt Hobbs and ex-Chelsea FC Development Coach Sam Hubert.
Speaking at the unveiling of the Ballerz air dome, Rio Ferdinand, said: “Football is more than just a sport, it’s entertainment, it’s exercise, it’s community. At Ballerz we bring this all together for existing fans to enjoy and inspire a whole new generation of future fans.”
Roberto Carlos added: “Ballerz has the most innovative tech that is available. It’s amazing that you can hire a pitch, watch back your goals and retrieve all of your data. We’re creating something that has never been done before.”
Competition: Ballerz is giving away a football Coaching Session with Rio Ferdinand, to be in with a chance of winning, sign up at https://ballerz.co.uk
