The new VAR Center will feature six state-of-the-art booths, each outfitted with EVS’s Xeebra system—an intuitive, FIFA- and FIBA-certified multi-camera review solution trusted across 13 sports worldwide. Xeebra enables officials to review action from multiple angles in perfect synchronization, with touchscreen controls that allow for precise 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."

The announcement was made during the SportsTech Belgium Summit, a key event showcasing the latest innovations in sports technology, hosted this year at the Proximus Basecamp.

With this initiative, the RBFA, EVS, and EMG are setting a new benchmark for video officiating in football—bringing world-class technology home to where it belongs. 

EVS, globally recognized as a leader in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, will showcase the latest enhancements to its industry-leading multi-camera review system, Xeebra®, at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. Xeebra has been specifically designed to empower sports officials with the tools they need to make the right call, providing a seamless and intuitive review experience.

With its proven reliability and superior quality, Xeebra enables officials to swiftly select and playback multiple camera angles in slow motion, all in perfect synchronization. The intuitive touchscreen interface allows users to zoom in with simple touch and pinch gestures for a more detailed analysis of the action. Built on the same robust technology as EVS's world-renowned live replay systems, Xeebra leverages decades of expertise in live sports broadcasting to provide officials with a trusted and reliable multi-camera review solution. FIFA and FIBA certified, the system is currently deployed across 13 different sports, including soccer, basketball, auto racing, cycling, rugby, sailing, and horseracing.

At NAB Show 2025, EVS will introduce several new features that enhance Xeebra's flexibility and performance. The latest version now supports SMPTE ST 2110, SRT (Secure Reliable Transport), and NDI (Network Device Interface) protocols, enabling greater interoperability and improved remote operations. Officials will also benefit from the ability to review more camera angles simultaneously, thanks to increased channel density that supports up to 16 channels in SDI, or 16 channels in SMPTE ST 2110 (100 Gbps), in Full HD resolution. This increased channel capacity allows for more angles to be reviewed simultaneously, enhancing the accuracy of decision-making.

One of the most exciting new features to be demonstrated at the NAB Show is the AI-assisted Video Offside Line (VOL), which dramatically speeds up the positioning of the offside line in soccer. By reducing the time needed to make crucial offside decisions, this AI-driven technology helps referees make the right call faster, ultimately improving the fan experience by ensuring fairer and more accurate rulings.

In addition to the advancements in Xeebra, EVS will also introduce Xeebra Insight, a lighter, more portable version of the system designed for coaching and medical staff. Xeebra Insight can be deployed on laptops and tablets, allowing teams to review and analyze action from multiple angles in real time. This innovation provides invaluable support in adapting game strategies and making critical on-field injury assessments, further expanding Xeebra's impact beyond officiating.

Systems integrators, service providers, sports league representatives, and members of the press attending NAB Show 2025 are invited to experience Xeebra firsthand at the EVS booth (#3316) in hall South Lower. Live demonstrations will showcase how Xeebra's latest features are helping professionals make faster, more accurate decisions, ultimately elevating the quality of competition across a wide range of sports.