You’ve probably had your view blocked by someone holding up a phone to take a photo or record something at a stadium or concert.
But Borussia Dortmund want to solve this "problem" at Signal Iduna Park!
The German club will introduce a new feature in their official app to reward fans who put their smartphones away during matches.
Called "FanModus" (Fan Mode), the tool tracks how long the phone’s screen stays locked and awards points for every minute it goes unused. The new feature will launch this Saturday for the Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.
To take part, fans must activate the feature in the app before kick-off.
Phone use is allowed at half-time, but the mode must be reactivated for the second half and ends at the final whistle.
The less fans use their phones, the higher their scores will be.
Those at the top of the leaderboard can win prizes such as signed BVB shirts and vouchers for the club’s official store.
The initiative comes in response to changing habits in the stands.
According to the German club, almost two-thirds of spectators regularly use their phones at stadiums, and many fans report growing frustration with excessive selfies, livestreaming and social media use during matches.
In an official statement, Borussia Dortmund appealed to their fans: "Keep your smartphone in your pocket and enjoy the game with all your senses."
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