Only got a small TV? No worries. With a projector, you can bring that huge stadium atmosphere straight to your place. Just add your cheering mates, a few drinks and some matchday snacks and it’ll be almost like you’re there in person. Whether you’re watching indoors or crowding round on the patio, a projector will beam the big game straight into your home.
Why get a projector?
Projectors are a versatile bit of kit – and they offer big bang for your buck. They can make a giant picture that isn’t fixed in size. So, depending on what you need, you can have an image anywhere from 30 to 300 inches to suit whatever (and wherever) you’re watching. But if you want to take the action elsewhere, they’re super-portable as well.
They produce vivid, colourful images – with picture quality depending on the number of lumens, resolution and contrast ratio. The more lumens, the better the image, while a high contrast ratio creates a more realistic picture. Add a higher resolution to the mix, and your picture will be sharper and more detailed. This is really important when you’re projecting a larger image.
All of this will let you see the smallest details of any match. From the names on the player’s shirts, to the flying turf sent spinning after a fierce tackle. Result!
What about sound?
Don’t worry. Most projectors now include a built-in Bluetooth speaker. Having your picture and audio all-in-one means you won’t need to get yourself an external speaker. That’s one less thing to carry about then – which is especially useful for those spontaneous BBQ viewing parties.
What’s the best wall colour for a projector?
Many people swear that a grey wall offers the best surface for a projector. But with the high-quality tech packed into modern projectors, any colour or surface (within reason) will be fine. This is all thanks to contrast and brightness settings that can be easily changed to suit your wall, and how much light is in the room. A lot of projectors will do this completely automatically too. You won’t even need to get up.
Best for indoor parties
If you’re going to get your living room football ready, the Samsung Freestyle projector is a great shout. With it you can:
Watch the big match in full HD (with HDR) on an even bigger screen - up to 100-inches in size. Everyone will have the best seat in the house
Download apps, access your favourite streaming services, or connect your phone. So whether the game is on the BBC or BT Sport, you won’t be at a loose end when getting your football fix
Hear the crowd roar and the pundits debate from the built-in 360-degree speaker – with clear sound no matter where you’re sat
Ask the integrated Alexa who that Danish striker is and impress your mates with some obscure footie knowledge
Not convinced just yet? Read our thoughts on the Freestyle projector.
Best for taking the action outside
Prefer to take the action outdoors? Check out the Nebula Mars II Pro. Perfect for turning your garden into your very own theatre of dreams. We love:
The lightweight, compact design. A built-in carry handle means you can easily take it to your mate’s house and get it set up
3 hours of battery life – which is more than enough to cover the full 90 minutes, extra-time and those nerve-shredding penalties
Running late for hosting duties? Get the game fired up in an instant with single-second autofocus. Point it at a wall while the projector does the work, adjusting to the angle and surface in only a second - no faffing required
If you’re still not sure on the right projector for you, head over to ShopLive. Our experts are on hand to answer all of your questions – and you won’t even have to leave the house.
