NBA Licensed Clothing Now Available On Meta Avatars Store

NBA licensed clothes at the Meta avatars store (photo: Meta)

JAKARTA - Earlier this year, Meta expanded its partnership with the NBA and WNBA as the league's official VR headset, which will bring the excitement of professional basketball on VR to new levels.

A few days ago, Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg officially announced that the NBA-licensed clothing is now available and can be used on the Meta Avatars Store.

With the availability of these licensed clothes, you can represent your favorite NBA team or WNBA on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and on Meta Quest. Basketball fans will be able to buy clothes until the end of the season in June.

Score our new digital @NBA merch 🏀 in the Avatars Store so you can rep your favorite team!Learn more: https://t.co/fRklv45H80 pic.twitter.com/U4WGq5mHUq

— Meta Newsroom (@MetaNewsroom) March 9, 2023

"The NBA clothes enter the Avatar Store. Your avatar can wear equipment from your favorite team on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and VR," Zuck said in an announcement on his personal broadcast channel on Instagram.

At its initial announcement, Meta said that you can watch more than 50 games ahead on Xtadium and Meta Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest, which will bring you closer to sporting action than ever with high-quality videos and the ability to host viewing parties with friends.

And in the future, fans will be able to watch more content on the app with NBA League Pass subscriptions. Five games will feature celebrity broadcasters and feature in 180 degrees of immersive VR, and WNBA games, NBA G League gums, and NBA 2K League games will also be available for viewing.

On Meta Horizon Worlds, you can also access game highlights, recaps, and archive content. In addition, you can visit the NBA a special arena for watching with friends, competing in interactive mini-games, and encouraging your favorite team.