Sky has announced it has been testing new 3D television technology for use with football matches. The new product design concepts have been tested on a number of different kinds of sport, but football proved to be the most popular. The new technology should enable people to watch football on special 3D TVs in pubs and homes within the year.

The other sports tested by sky included boxing, golf, tennis, rugby and cricket. In order to watch the 3D services, customers will need a Sky HD box, a 3D TV and a pair of 3D glasses.

Sky also announced at the recent CES exhibition in Las Vegas that it was working on 3D content. Sky’s director of Product Design and TV Product Development, Brian Lenz, commented: “Our HD customers already have a 3D capable set-top box. By working together with set manufacturers, we want to provide a hassle free way for consumers to enjoy 3D TV.”