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Sports Technology Market to Reach $25.70 Billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

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According to a new market research report titled, ‘Sports Technology Market by Offering (Wearables, Digital Signages, Cameras, Smart Stumps & Bails, Snicko/Edge Detector, VAR, Sports NFT, Tracking Systems, Sports Analytics), Technology, Sport, End User, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2030’, the sports technology market is projected to reach $25.70 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 26.2% during the forecast period 2023–2030.

The growth of the sports technology market is driven by the increasing adoption of fan engagement technologies, increasing investments in sports data analytics, athlete tech, and performance optimization, in-venue technology, gambling & gaming, and recovery health and home fitness, increasing number of sports events, and growing demand for data-driven decisions and operations.

The increasing emergence of sports leagues & events with large prize pools and the increasing adoption of AR/VR for creating near-perfect training environments are some of the factors which are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for players operating in the sports technology market.

However, very minimal monetization opportunities, difficulty in mining athletic performance data for generating easily understandable insights, and high risk of cybersecurity concerns may hinder the growth of this market. Complexity in integrating new technologies with older systems or applications, slow cultural change in sports, and lack of time-efficient solutions for cleaning and manipulating siloed data are some of the major challenges faced by the players operating in the sports technology market.

Furthermore, the increasing use of generative AI, NFT ticketing and streamlining sports events ticket buying & selling process, and the use of predictive analysis software helping teams & coaches make better decisions are the latest trends in the sports technology market.

Increasing Adoption of Fan Engagement Technologies to Drive Market Growth

Technology is strengthening the bond fans have with their favorite teams and athletes—allowing sports clubs and associations to create deeper, more meaningful connections that are easier to maintain from a distance. Fan engagement has evolved from shouting slogans from the stands to making an impact using digital tools. Sports leagues and clubs worldwide, such as Australian Open, the English Premier League, Formula One, the Rugby Union World Cup, FIFA, ICC, etc., are actively looking for ways to engage with their fans and create a competitive advantage by providing demographics like millennials and Gen Z a highly personalized experience from brands they engage with while being on the go.

According to the Sports Fan Engagement Marketing Report (2018) by Gameplan Insights and Magid Associates, about 60% of sports fans are willing to spend more on experiences with their favorite teams and athletes. Using data analytics, UX researchers, and other research techniques, sports clubs and associations increasingly try to gather insights about their fans before providing the right experience. By collecting data and leveraging technologies like AI and machine learning, sports clubs and leagues map out audience journeys, understand behaviors, and deliver insights supporting fan engagement. For instance, in the context of a starting quarterback for an NFL team, data analytics can reveal how many of their fans are dedicated followers who attend games and buy merchandise. It can also show how the number of people following them changes over time, which helps to identify new fans.

Sports technology is increasingly used for improving the live experience of sports. Using data analytics, and video-based AI technologies, sports brands can create a more engaging experience for their fans. For instance, the baseball team The San Francisco Giants created a virtual reality experience allowing their fans to see how it feels like a batter swinging his bat or a pitcher throwing that ball. Sports fans love to experience things in new and exciting ways, and emerging technologies provide the platform to deliver new experiences.

Based on offering, in 2023, the sports analytics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the sports technology market. The large share of this segment is attributed to the increasing availability of large amounts of in-field data, growing demand for real-time data access on player performance, need for analytics solutions for analyzing complex in-field data streams, and availability of cost-effective and advanced computing solutions supported by cloud computing.

Based on technology, in 2023, the big data segment is expected to account for the largest share of the sports technology market. The large share of this segment is driven by the availability of advanced technologies such as multicore processors, high-performance databases, and data compression technology, paving the way for new and dedicated applications of big data for sports. Beyond sports performance analysis, clubs, leagues, media companies, and sponsors utilize big data to study fans’ preferences and behaviors, seeking to expand their reach and market penetration.

Based on sport, in 2023, the ball sports segment is expected to account for the largest share of the sports technology market. The large share of this segment is attributed to increasing applications of various sports technologies to boost sporting quality, improving business performance in the football industry, intense commercialization of football, creating new revenue-generating opportunities, enhancement of players’ and teams’ performance, and improve match officiating to identify and minimize mistakes that went unnoticed earlier in the game.

Based on end user, in 2023, the sports clubs segment is expected to account for the largest share of the sports technology market. Sports clubs are increasingly utilizing advanced technologies for boosting participation and improving communication between players, club officials, as well as additional elements like event planning, team management, financial operations, health and safety records, etc.; use of online platforms and applications for getting updates of players availability for matches and training sessions helping administrators and coaches who work for the club to quickly access this information and organize team sheets and arrangements; and improvement in team performance using sports analytics to gather and analyze vital data on players’ and teams’ performance using sensors, cameras, and other specialist equipment, helping coaches better understand how a player performs.

Based on geography, in 2023, Europe is expected to account for the largest share of the sports technology market. The large share of this region is attributed to the presence of many reputed and big football clubs in the region. Big clubs in Europe are increasingly using data-driven approaches provided by sports technologies to scout for potentially interesting players. Coaches and scouts in the top football clubs in the Europe region rely on advanced sports technologies to make the most informed personnel choices, keep their players in top condition, and get complete holistic views of a player’s capabilities, including detailed information to create individual training & recovery programs and analyze details such as ball handling time, ball speeds & trajectories in real-time.

The key players operating in the sports technology market are Apple Inc. (U.S.), Bellabeat, Inc. U.S.), ChyronHego Corporation (U.S.), SAP SE (German), Misfit, Inc. (U.S.), Catapult Group International Ltd (Australia), Garmin Ltd. (U.S.), PlaySight Interactive LTD. (Israel), Sportradar AG (Switzerland), Fan Three Sixty, LLC (U.S.), Performa Sports Ltd. (Ireland), Pro Football Focus (U.S.), DDSports, Inc. (ShotTracker) (U.S.), Sensor Holdings Limited (StretchSense) (New Zealand), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea).

Scope of the Report

Sports Technology Market Assessment, by Offering  

  • Wearables
    • Fitness & Heartrate Monitor
    • AR/VR Headsets
    • Smart Clothing
    • Smart Patches
    • Hearables
    • GPS Trackers
    • Contactless Biosensors
    • Smart Footwear & Insoles
    • Other Devices
  • Digital Signages
  • Cameras
    • Spider Cams
    • Drones
    • Other Cameras
  • Smart Stumps & Bails
  • Snicko/Edge Detectors
  • Video Assistance Referee
  • Sports NFTs
  • Tracking Systems
  • Sports Analytics
    • Player Health & Performance Analytics
    • Team Performance Analytics
    • Video Analytics
    • Player Valuation
    • Team Strategy
    • Sports Betting
    • Others

Sports Technology Market Assessment, by Technology

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Neuroscience
  • Nanotechnology
  • Blockchain
  • Virtual Reality
  • IoT
  • 3D Visuals & Simulations
  • Big Data
  • Other Technologies

Sports Technology Market Assessment, by Sport

  • Bat & Ball Sports
    • Cricket
    • Baseball
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Table Tennis
  • Ball Sports
    • Soccer/Football
    • Basketball
    • American Football/Rugby
    • Volleyball
  • Racket Sports
    • Tennis
    • Badminton
    • Squash
    • Other Racket Sports
  • Racing Sports
    • Formula F1
    • Moto GP
    • Nascar
    • Drag Racing
    • Rallies
    • Cycling
    • Other Racing
  • Track & Field Sports
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Sports
  • Combat Sports
  • Other Sports

Sports Technology Market Assessment, by End User

  • Sports Clubs
  • Sports Associations
  • Athletes & Coaches
  • Sports Leagues

Sports Technology Market Assessment, by Geography

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Mexico
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Uruguay
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Iran
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Qatar
    • UAE
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Firesand launches Firesand Shield to combat rise in iGaming account fraud attacks

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Firesand, a leader in iGaming security services and software, has developed a cutting-edge Anti-Account Fraud solution to safeguard iGaming operators and platform providers from escalating credential-based cyber threats.

Firesand Shield is a best-in-class product that has been designed to address the growing complexity of account fraud that has impacted the global iGaming industry in recent times, which in some cases has resulted in loss of business, damaged reputation and regulatory fines. Common examples of account fraud include credential stuffing, dictionary attacks, and common password exploitation.

The new solution provides proactive, intelligent detection and prevention against the full spectrum of account compromise techniques, without relying on user-disruptive CAPTCHAs or blunt blocking mechanisms, to ensure the end user experience remains uninterrupted.

Unlike legacy or bot-only detection tools, Firesand Shield leans on the company’s specialism as a penetration testing service provider to focus on attack patterns, regardless of whether the source is human, bot, or hybrid, offering unmatched insight and agility in protecting operator user accounts and platform integrity. It includes in-depth attack analysis and reporting to provide greater transparency and clarity over the source of each security vulnerability.

With a product upgrade roadmap that includes geolocation anomaly detection, VPN usage analysis, and AI-powered behavioural profiling, Firesand Shield is set to offer operators and platforms significant peace of mind to stay ahead of security threats as they evolve.

Chris Blake, Director at Firesand, said: “Account fraud is a growing threat to the global iGaming industry. There have been multiple cases in the previous year alone where user data has been breached, leading to a detrimental impact for businesses targeted.

“Firesand Shield has been designed to support operators and platform providers of all sizes to sharpen their security capabilities as these attacks become more common and sophisticated. Underpinned by our superior iGaming security excellence, we are well positioned to further strengthen online systems on a global scale.”

With a proven track record of developing bespoke security platforms for a range of industries, Firesand brings unmatched credibility and expertise to the iGaming space, combining technical solutions with practical, actionable defence capabilities for high-risk digital environments.

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Betano Teams up with FIFA as Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ for South America

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Betano, a leading online sports betting brand owned by Kaizen Gaming, is today announcing a new partnership as it becomes Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ for South America.

Following a successful collaboration for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, Betano and FIFA are once again joining forces to excite and entertain football fans throughout the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The new tournament features 32 of the world’s top club teams competing in the United States from June 14th to July 13th, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey. All 6 international confederations under FIFA will be represented, with teams’ qualifying on sporting merit such as winning their respective major continental club competition or through a ranking from having strong performances over a four-year period in the continental competition.

George Daskalakis, co-founder and CEO of Kaizen Gaming, said: “After being the first sports betting operator to support the FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar in 2022, we are proud that Betano is joining forces with FIFA once again – this time for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. It is a privilege to work closely with FIFA for a tournament that brings together millions of fans from all around the world as they get to watch the best club teams and players football has to offer. This year’s tournament is particularly special, as it marks a moment in history as the inaugural edition.”

Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer at FIFA said: “We are thrilled to be collaborating once again with Kaizen Gaming and its Betano brand. Our shared ethos of enhancing the fan experience delivered huge successes during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, and we are excited to be working with their team to deliver another world-class tournament. Over the past three years, we have seen the Betano brand grow and expand, and we know fans will be excited for this next step.”

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Meet MegaList: The Rising Force in iGaming Affiliation

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There are affiliate networks, and then there’s MegaList – a performance-first, hype-last kind of operation built for casino and sportsbook brands that prefer results over buzzwords.

In an industry that sometimes feels like it’s powered by vague metrics and recycled content, MegaList steps in as the “Mega Map” – a practical, data-driven network guiding both players and operators to higher ground. Less “look at our reach,” more “here’s your conversion rate.”

So no, this isn’t just another logo-stamped brand promising traffic and delivering bounce rates. This is a carefully engineered affiliate engine built on smart SEO, qualified leads, and just enough caffeine-fueled obsession with results to make even the most skeptical operators pay attention.

The iGaming Affiliate World: Why It (Still) Matters

Let’s be honest – the affiliate space in iGaming has had its fair share of bad actors and empty promises. But when done right, affiliate marketing is still one of the most effective and efficient ways to connect licensed operators with the right players.

Players want fewer popups, more clarity. Operators want actual ROI, not vague impressions.
 Enter: the data-driven affiliate network.

It’s simple:

  • Informed players make better choices.
  • Strategic affiliates deliver better traffic.
  • Everyone wins. Except, of course, the shady operators who preferred it the other way.

Meet the MegaList Brands

These aren’t vanity microsites. Each MegaList brand has a specific mission, actual humans behind the content, and a reputation for, well… telling it like it is.

MegaCasinoList


Let’s face it – players don’t need another affiliate promising “top 10 casinos” based on whatever ad paid the most. They need honest, transparent, expert-backed reviews.

That’s where MegaCasinoList comes in – a platform that filters out the noise and delivers legit info on licensed casinos, security, fairness, and gameplay. Slots? Live dealer games? Payout speed? Yep, it’s all in there, and it’s all vetted.

They work with reliable operators only, because – and here’s a crazy idea – not every shiny site deserves your deposit.

MegaTipsList

If you like sports predictions that read like a 20-page legal document, you’re in the wrong place.

MegaTipsList is built for bettors who want real insights, fast reads, accurate tips, and actual value. It delivers predictions, sports news, and timely promotions – minus the fluff and with none of that “win guaranteed” nonsense.

Designed for bettors who like to stay informed without needing a PhD to understand the odds.

MegaBetList

For the practical bettor who just wants the facts: which sites are legit, which ones pay fast, and what to expect before placing your first wager.

MegaBetList reviews betting platforms with a clear, no-nonsense voice. It’s not trying to dazzle; it’s trying to help people bet smarter – and it’s doing a pretty solid job of it.

From licensing to promotions to usability, everything is covered – and everything is filtered through what actually matters to sports fans.

Why This All Matters (And Why It’s Working)

The iGaming world doesn’t need more noise. It needs better filters, smarter partners, and affiliates that actually care whether the traffic leads somewhere useful.

That’s where MegaList comes in – not to impress with buzzwords, but to perform, to scale, and to make sure both operators and players are on the same page for once.

And if we may drop in a little vision while we’re at it:

“At MegaList, we believe informed players and strategic operators shape a stronger, smarter iGaming industry.”

For once, a statement that isn’t just inspirational filler.

So the next time someone pitches you an affiliate network, ask one thing: “Do they have a plan, or just a landing page?”

 MegaList has both, and a track record to prove it.

Explore MegaList’s network:
 🔗 MegaAffiliatesList.com

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