At the SportsTech Belgium Summit hold at the Proximus Basecamp in Tubize, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced its selection of EVS’s Xeebra video review system to power its new centralized VAR (Video Assistant Referee) Center. The facility, located at the RBFA’s headquarters, will be equipped by Euro Media Group (EMG) ahead of the upcoming Jupiler Pro League season kicking off in July, as EVS has claimed in a statement.

The new VAR Center will feature six booths, each outfitted with EVS’s Xeebra system—an intuitive, FIFA– and FIBA-certified multi-camera review solution. Xeebra is designed with the objective of enabling officials to review action from multiple angles in synchronization, with touchscreen controls that allow zooming and slow-motion playback.

Peter Willems, CEO of the RBFA, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership: “This investment represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to innovation and fairness in football. By centralizing our VAR operations with EVS’s Xeebra technology, we are equipping our referees with the most advanced tools available — ensuring more accurate decisions and reinforcing Belgian football’s position as a leader in integrity and technological excellence”.

Nicolas Bourdon, Chief Commercial Officer at EVS, added: “We’re proud to see Xeebra at the heart of Belgian football. This collaboration with the RBFA and EMG is a testament to our shared vision of delivering the highest standards in officiating through cutting-edge technology. And with access to the VAR Center for training and demonstrations, we’re excited to make Tubize a hub for VAR excellence in Europe”.

Dirk Theunis, Managing Director – Belgium at EMG, commented: “We’re thrilled to bring our technical expertise to this project. Equipping the VAR Center with EVS’s Xeebra systems ensures that referees have the best tools available to make accurate and timely decisions. It’s a win for the game, the officials, and the fans”.