Sports Officiating Technologies Market Analysis

Application (Decision Review System, Timing and Scoring, Boundary Detection, Player/Ball Tracking, Foul Detection, Equipment Compliance)

Decision review system segment is expected to account for sports officiating technologies market share of more than 31.3% by the end of 2037. The decision review systems have integrated into major sports and despite backlash from certain sections, the transition has been complete. Major tournaments in sports such as soccer, cricket, and tennis have decision review systems which have led to crucial on field decisions being overturned changing outcomes in high-stakes game. A key growth driver of this segment is the improvements in camera technology, sensors, image processing, and data analysis which have increased the reliability of DRS systems.

Improved reliability soothes the fears of global bodies, stakeholders, and fans alike on the use of DRS in sports. For instance, in September 2024, DRS was implemented in the domestic cricket competition Duleep Trophy in India marking a paradigm shift in the use of officiating assisting systems in domestic competitions. Market players are continuously looking to improve components of the DRS such as review center equipment, data storage and transmission systems, image processing software, high-speed cameras, etc., and greater use in various formats of different sports will continue to boost the segment’s revenue share.

The timing and scoring segment are poised to increase its revenue share during the forecast period due to rising demands for greater precision during sporting events. The segment is particularly popular in sporting events such as motorsports, swimming, and athletics. For instance, in February 2024, the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) announced the use of Fully Automated Timing (FAT) for the 30^th National Cross-Country Championships. Key market players in the segment are striving to improve the efficacy of photo-finish cameras and RFID chops for real-time accurate scoring in high-speed competitions like Formula 1, NASCAR, and MotoGP. Innovations in cameras, transponders, and digital display boards improves the precision in results and opens the market for new software and display solutions to enter the market.

Sports Type (Ball Sports, Bat and Ball Sports, Racket Sports, Racing Sports, Track and Field Sports, Combat Sports, Other Sports)

The ball sports segment in sports officiating technologies market is the fastest growing segment in the global market owing to large scale integration of sports officiating technologies in soccer, basketball, baseball, etc. Soccer remains the most popular sports globally with the largest market penetration compared to other sports. The integration of officiating solutions in soccer has enabled the segment to achieve the most engagement owing to large-scale viewership. For instance, in the recently concluded EURO 2024, there were a total of 24 VAR overturns where 5 directly led to goals. The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) heavily invested in Euro 2024. In May 2024, UEFA announced the use of high-tech match balls with connected ball technology to help reduce decision times by VAR officials. With the soaring popularity of ball sports and proactive integration of sports officiating solutions, the segment is estimated to increase its revenue share by the end of the forecast period.

Our in-depth analysis of the sports officiating technologies market includes the following segments: