- Experience the game like never before. Watch the world’s best players on DAZN, then chat with them live!
- Global feature powered by The Residency elevates fan engagement to new heights.
LONDON, 11 February 2026 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform and the ultimate global home of sport, today announced a groundbreaking new interactive mobile app feature that will offer football fans unprecedented, real-time access to their favourite players. This innovation underscores DAZN’s continuous investment in delivering the ultimate fan experience.
DAZN users around the world* will now have the exclusive opportunity to chat live with some of football’s biggest names, including Alejandro Balde (Barcelona), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), and Fermín López (Barcelona). This unique community feature, integrated directly into the DAZN mobile app, will allow fans to share their thoughts, ask questions, and engage directly with players during dedicated live sessions. To ensure truly global participation, live AI-powered translation functionality will enable fans to communicate and read responses in their preferred language.
The first live interactive session, hosted by Barcelona and Spain star Alejandro Balde, is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February.
This new offering marks a significant evolution in sports consumption, moving beyond traditional social media feeds with their scheduled posts and curated content. In collaboration with The Residency, this exclusive, live interactive experience is free for all DAZN registered users, providing a unique and direct way for fans to connect with their football heroes.
Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, commented: “This innovation goes to the heart of what DAZN does best – bringing fans closer to their favourite sports. Through real-time, interactive experiences, such as live chats with the world’s best football players, we are elevating how fans connect with football. This strengthens the bond between the game and its global community, while reinforcing our commitment to being the ultimate global home of sport.”
Mathieu Golan, Founder and CEO of The Residency, said: “Together with DAZN the global home of sports, we’re building the future of how fans experience football, not as spectators, but as participants through Fan Conferences. We give supporters real-time access to players and create moments of genuine connection beyond the match itself, while giving athletes a direct voice in how their stories are told.”
DAZN is the global home of football, with an extensive portfolio of rights secured through partnerships with the world’s leading leagues and federations. From LALIGA and Serie A to the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup 2026™, DAZN delivers premium football coverage to millions of fans worldwide.
Further details on the timings of upcoming live chats will be announced soon on DAZN.com and DAZN’s social media profiles.
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*The first two live chats will be available on DAZN in Spain. Subsequent live chats will be available on DAZN globally.