Bristol Bears launch official mobile app

The free app, built by priority SMS, includes a unique Augmented Reality (AR) function that will change the way supporters experience matchdays in BS3.

Fans will begin to notice the augmented reality logo appearing on key areas around Ashton Gate and in the match day programme. Anywhere this logo appears, supporters with the app can hover their smartphone and view extra content within the stadium.

The official Bears app can be downloaded from the links below:

We’re proud to be the first rugby club in the Premiership to add exclusive app video content to our matchday programme, bringing the publication to life.

Supporters who buy the matchday programme for Friday’s opening clash with Bath will be able to use the app’s camera feature to view messages from coaches and players, interviews with supporters in the Fan Village, as well as highlights and clips from previous games.

1. Download and open the app (search for Bristol Bears on the app store).
2. Login with your Single Sign On username and password (the same login you use for the ticketing and retail websites), or create one.
3. Tap the menu icon in the top left and choose ‘AR’ from the options.
4. Tap ‘Activate AR mode’ (you may need to allow the app access to your camera).
5. Hover the camera over any image or page where the AR logo appears.
6. Extra exclusive content will now play within the app, as an overlay on the page in the camera.

The Bristol Bears app includes a range of new features:

• ‘Appy Hour’ - timed offers and discounts activated at the tap of a button
• Breaking news notifications
• Exclusive competitions and prize draws
• Exclusive Bears-camera filters to personalise your photos
• Augmented reality features offering added content and insight within Ashton Gate

The app will also incorporate all of the existing content currently on the club’s official channels, such as:

• Breaking news
• Fixtures and results
• Social platforms

‘Appy Hour’ offers are available by tapping the banner at the top of the app and showing the active countdown timer to bar staff at Ashton Gate. Once claimed, supporters have an hour to make use of the current offer.

To download the app, simply visit the Apple or Android stores.

When opening the app you will first be asked to login or create an account. Supporters with an active Bristol City app login can use these existing login details. Going forward this account with be your single sign on account linked to ticketing and retail.

Please ensure you clicked the link sent to you via email to activate your account. This email may have dropped in to your spam or junk folders so please check these folders.

The email from address is: 'Bristol Sport' login@bristol-sport.co.uk

The subject of the email will be: Confirm your Email Address

If you can not find the email please email hello@bristol-sport.co.uk who will be able to send your activation link or reset your password if required.