BSkyB is to launch 3D satellite TV directly into our prised eyeballs with the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea on Easter Saturday, 3rd April. Just imagine Wayne Rooney’s gnarled head peering out of the screen at you. Sky ran a test of the 3D coverage with Man Utd’s match against Arsenal in a handful of pubs. It was obviously a success.

More than a 1,000 pubs have signed up with many more expected over the coming weeks.

Following the match, Sky said it will show at least five more Premier League games in 3D before the end of the season on 9 May. It will also air the play-off finals of the Coca-Cola Football League at the end of May in 3D.

Sky will also provide “a showreel showcasing the best of Sky 3D” to run on its new 3D channel, which the company says is the first of its kind in Europe, during the daytime.

The 3D channel will initially be available at no extra cost to the million-plus Sky high definition TV subscribers who also pay for its premium sports and movies services.

Later in the year, Sky 3D will offer a range of movies, sport, documentaries, entertainment and arts content.

Exciting!