# Professional sports leagues reportedly planning smart glasses bans

Source: https://idevice.com/sports-leagues-banning-smart-glasses-wagering
Published: 2026-05-29

## What happened

Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over betting concerns, creating a barrier that may slow mainstream adoption more than any privacy debate or legal challenge has managed to do so far.

## Sources

- [Professional Sports Are Banning Smart Glasses Over Betting Concerns](https://gizmodo.com/professional-sports-are-banning-smart-glasses-over-betting-concerns-2000765024) (Gizmodo, 2026-05-29)