Exciting developments are coming to Serie A and the Coppa Italia regarding Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. Starting from the 30th matchday of Serie A, fans in stadiums will be able to see the same VAR graphics shown on television broadcast on the stadium`s big screens. This initiative aims to keep stadium attendees informed about ongoing VAR checks.
Furthermore, for the semi-finals and final of the Coppa Italia, Serie A will pilot a program to broadcast referee audio in stadiums and on television. This audio broadcast will be limited to the referee`s explanation of decisions following an On-Field Review.
“Our goal,” stated Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie A, “is to make the decisions made increasingly transparent and understandable.”