Dizplai Continues Partnership With Icons Series

Dizplai has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with the Icons Series, returning to power the live, participatory broadcast of the Reignwood Icons of Football.

The 2026 edition of the event will take place at Reignwood Park in Bangkok from 31 January to 1 February, bringing together 24 of the world's most celebrated football figures for a competitive golf matchplay tournament.

The event will see football legends, including Gareth Bale and John Terry, trade the pitch for the fairways in a high-profile sporting crossover that blends elite competition with live entertainment. Following the success of its involvement in 2025, Dizplai will once again deliver the interactive technology that transforms the broadcast into a two-way, real-time experience for audiences around the world.

This year's production adopts a dual-track strategy that connects traditional broadcast platforms with social and digital-first channels. Dizplai will power interactive graphics for global broadcasters such as Sky Sports, while also supporting creators and publishers across digital platforms, including the Icons Series YouTube channel. This approach enables fans to actively shape the broadcast through live polling, moderated Q&A, and integrated user-generated content, while allowing media partners to tailor the experience for their own communities.

Dizplai's role centres on three key engagement pillars: delivering a fully interactive broadcast layer with live audience participation tools; supporting a dedicated YouTube Live feed designed as a social-first extension of the main broadcast; and enabling a decentralised, community-led distribution model that allows creators and publishers to engage their audiences within a coordinated, brand-safe framework.

Harry Macey, Commercial Director at Dizplai, commented: "Dizplai is powering the interactive layer of the broadcast, turning Reignwood Icons of Football into a live, participatory experience rather than a passive stream. We are meeting fans where they already consume content - specifically through a purpose-built YouTube Live feed - to capture interaction and sentiment as it happens. Our goal is to create a decentralised but coordinated broadcast model where one event can activate multiple communities in a meaningful, measurable way."

Chris Sice, Chief Content Officer at Icons Series, added: "Built for the modern audience, Icons Series is a true lean-forward show. With Dizplai’s technology and audience first strategy, we are able to provide a rare ‘inside-the-ropes’ feel and real-time audience engagement. Viewers don't just watch the drama unfold; they interact with the format and the personalities, making the 2026 Reignwood Icons of Football a truly immersive entertainment spectacle."

The 2026 Reignwood Icons of Football will feature Team England, captained by Danny Willett, facing off against Team World, led by Thomas Bjørn. Players from across the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga and Serie A are set to take part, reinforcing the event’s position as a global sports and entertainment showcase.

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