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AI In Sport

2015

AI group formed to use the transformative power of artificial sports intelligence in enhancing player performance, refining game strategies and revolutionizing fan engagement.

2016

First method of visually searching sports plays was published, highlighting how AI can be used to quickly retrieve video for enhanced scouting and performance analysis.

First body-pose analysis of shooting poses within game

2017

First body-pose analysis of shooting poses within game conducted, which highlighted the various nuances of shooting styles of the Golden State Warriors.

2018

First use of generative models to predict future motion of players (aka “ghosting”), as well as accurate prediction of NBA games using line-up embedding.

First software launch of formation analysis and AutoStats

2019

First software launch of formation analysis and AutoStats, providing real-time performance metrics without wearable tech.

2020

First use of player roles for recruitment in soccer and live tennis predictions (with clutch, momentum and player skills).

First live season simulation for soccer

2021

First live season simulation for soccer, first shape detection method and first use of Graph Neural Network (GNN) method for soccer analysis.

First time a possession value model was used live as well as our live xG2 model

2022

First time a possession value model was used live as well as our live xG2 model. Opta Vision initial system was created, combining computer vision and our proprietary AI techniques to unlock a new understanding of football, and we launched a Blockchain / NFT system for the first time in sports.

First time a foundation model for predicting outcomes in sport was created

2023

First time a foundation model for predicting outcomes in sport was created, the first model to predict the next shot in tennis on video, and the first stoppage time predictor to take into consideration VAR as well as the creation of OptaGPT, our first LLM based entirely on the Opta database.

First time a multimodal foundation model was utilized in sport

2024

First time a multimodal foundation model was utilized in sport (event & tracking), which generates advanced player tracking and movement analysis, offering deeper insights into game dynamics.

Creation of Opta Pulse, an AI-enriched automated video content creator

2025

Creation of Opta Pulse, an AI-enriched automated video content creator that scales inventory through intelligent highlight generation. Addition of Phases of Play and Off-Ball Runs to Opta Vision outputs.

2026

First time our world model could be used to predict and audit event data. Utilizing our Opta Operating System (Opta OS), our content has shifted from being static to interactive via deep reasoning agents. Opta Graphics 2.0 was launched, which utilizes Agentic AI to enable conversational graphic design.

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Matches Covered Annually

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Patents for Sports AI

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AI Models

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Petabytes of Premium, Proprietary Sports Data

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Domain-Specific Foundation Models

Depth & Scale

Trusted worldwide for accuracy and breadth, we provide 7.2+ PB of proprietary sports data across 3,900+ competitions and 20+ sports—delivering the depth to put every moment in context.

Contextual Intelligence

Uninterrupted XY tracking for all 22 players for tactical truth traditional feeds can’t capture 

Truth Capture

A proven capture engine blending expert scouts with computer vision and automation—more comprehensive, faster, without sacrificing accuracy

Built to Endure

Protected by proprietary methods and a deep patent portfolio, Stats Perform delivers intelligence others can’t match at the speed, reliability, and scale sport demands.

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of sports media organizations increased their use of AI over the last 12 months​

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of organisations report time savings from integrating AI into their workflows​

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of organisations plan to use AI to deliver more personalized experienced by 2030

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  • Generate more highlights content, quicker
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Our application of AI helps the sports industry to win audience, revenues and trophies.​

Media and Creators
AI that transforms Fan Engagement​

​From the first remote player tracking data technology to predictions and projections that spark wider conversation, find out how we're transforming fan engagement through our ​
AI-driven expertise.​​

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TeamsLeagues and Federations
AI that extracts greater Team Performance​

Through machine learning algorithms, capturing player movements through tracking systems and applying all that data to win on the field, we’re re-imaging performance analysis, player recruitment and long-term strategic planning.​

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Sportsbooks
AI that lights up Sports Betting​

Trusted, reliable, recommendation engines, error-free sports data that powers betting markets and sub-second live video streaming experiences made possible with AI.​

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How we combine computer vision and our own proprietary multimodal foundation models that take away the needs for in-venue hardware and processing, uncovering and explaining the language of sport.

Patrick Lucey, Chief Scientist at Stats Perform​
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