Pre-game analysis: Learning from the people who know sports best
Before even sketching initial ideas on paper, last year, we met with sports fans for some serious inspiration on their own turf: their living rooms. We wanted to see how our members watch live sports from the comfort of their own homes and saw that they’re often multitasking - checking player stats, following scores from around the league, rewinding to rewatch an awesome play, and tracking their fantasy team’s performance.
It became clear early on that fantasy sports wasn’t just a niche hobby, but a different way to engage with live sports:
Fantasy players are information hungry. They sought the most current stats and player info to stay up-to-date on their team’s performance, often keeping their phones nearby while they watched so they could constantly check for updates and get notifications about their favorite teams and players.
They’re looking for more ways to engage with sports. Playing in a fantasy league often deepened fans’ involvement in the season and made watching sports more enjoyable.
Participating in fantasy leagues is an easy way to connect with people. Many fantasy players we talked to said it helped them feel closer to their friends, family, and co-workers.