The business of sports tech, in brief.
Chinese esports organisation BiliBili Gaming (BLG) has officially qualified for First Stand, the first international tournament of the League of Legends 2026 season. After finishing second in the regular season, the 2025 LPL champions ramped up in the playoffs, taking down JD Gaming to qualify for…
The 9Network has announced a partnership with Hello Sport for the 2026 NRL season. The collaboration will see one of the nation's most influential sports podcasts embedded into the heart of Nine’s rugby league coverage, reflecting a broader industry shift toward multi-platform engagement and…
In the fast-evolving field of sports technology, KineMo’s trajectory in early 2026 reflects a piece of a wider movement- one powered by AI, single-camera biomechanics, and a drive to democratise motion tracking across sport, rehab, and even astronaut training. For Australian club administrators…
Gaming publisher EA has announced that the Apex Legends x Gundam event will launch on March 10th. The event will bring Legend skins inspired by the popular Japanese mech franchise, alongside new gameplay elements in the Wildcard mode and more. Nine Gundam-inspired skins will be unlocked for some of…
VALORANT Champions 2024 winner EDward Gaming and fellow VCT China representative Xi Lai Gaming have been eliminated from VALORANT Masters Santiago. The two Chinese teams lost their respective Swiss Stage matches against Pacific’s T1 and Americas team G2 Esports, which remain in the running for the…
Krafton has revealed complete details surrounding the 2026 PUBG Global Series Circuit 1, which is centred around three tournaments. The event will take place in Seoul, South Korea and will see 24 teams from around the world competing for $500,000 (~£376,325) in prize money and PGS Points. Check out…
Details have been revealed regarding the prizes on offer for players competing in the 2XKO tournament during the upcoming FGC festival, Evo Japan 2026. Rewards include in-game skins and cosmetics, in addition to a cut of the prize pool saved only for the top-performing competitors. Tournaments at…
NetEase has revealed the full list of regional casters for Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026, who will commentate on ongoing matches starting with the Preseason. 31 casters have been revealed, both new and returning, to cover all regions except for China. This includes the Americas, EMEA, and Pacific…
Korean esports organisation Gen.G has won yet another domestic trophy, dominating BNK FearX in the grand final of the LCK Cup 2026. Despite Gen.G walking away victorious, both teams will now head to First Stand, the first international tournament of the year, starting March 16th. Despite BNK…
In sports technology, evolution is rarely linear. The story of Ochy’s journey from running retail to global football is proof that the right bet, on athletes’ movement and real, usable data, can fundamentally shift the landscape. For stakeholders in Australia’s football, performance and tech…
With the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup kicking off this week, Areto and FIFPRO's partnership will look to protect competing players from online abuse and harmful behaviour. First line of defence All 12 teams competing in the tournament and its players will have access to Areto, a trusted platform…
VALORANT Masters Santiago officially kicked off today, with EMEA’s Gentle Mates and reigning Champions winner NRG clean sweeping their opening matches. As a result, VCT China representative EDward Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming will have to win their second round Swiss Stage games on March 3rd to remain…
Korean esports organisation Hanjin BRION has announced the signing of former Cloud9 mid laner Lee ‘Loki‘ Sang-min for the LCK season. Announced on the team’s social media channels, Loki has signed a two-year contract until the end of 2027, according to the Global Contract Database. The player is…
Global esports organisation Fnatic has welcomed two new players to its Apex Legends roster following an off-season review. Japanese players Choi ‘ILY‘ Jun-hyeok and Shougo ‘Ein‘ Kumahashi will represent the organisation, joining the in-game leader Haruto ‘Kernerl garcia‘ Seki for Apex Legends…
The Premier League has officially confirmed the launch of its first-ever direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming platform, Premier League Plus, debuting in Singapore for the 2026/27 season.
By deploying Spectatr.ai’s PULSE AI engine, the league delivered 10.6M + video views and 9x fan engagement growth during its global expansion season. Hockey One League, Australia’s premier national field hockey competition, partnered with AI sports technology company Spectatr.ai to deliver…
The first global VCT event of the year, VALORANT Masters Santiago, is right around the corner, promising three weeks of high-tier gameplay and unpredictable outcomes. Kicking off on February 28th, Masters Santiago’s Swiss Stage will see two teams from every VCT region (EMEA, Americas, Pacific and…
NDI, which concentrates in plug-and-play IP video connectivity, announces a strategic partnership with Jiaruisen (JRS), a Shenzhen-based technology distributor, to become its official distribution partner for China. The partnership expands
The AFL and Telstra have announced a leap in their sports technology, entering a two-year partnership with Champion Data to trial cutting-edge Optical Tracking Technology at Marvel Stadium.
Counter-Strike 2 fans looking to attend the PGL Major Singapore 2026 in December have expressed their frustration with the ticket prices for the four days of playoff action. Tickets for Counter-Strike’s second Major of 2026 went on sale on February 25th, 2026, and quickly sparked backlash among…
