July 27 – The Swiss Football league (SFL) has chosen Stats Perform as its official data partner in a three-season deal that will run into 2026 and boost the league’s real time statistics and visual data content for fans.
The deal comes after the recent announcements of Stats Perform’s partnerships with Liga FUTVE (Venezuela) and the USL (US). In Europe Stats Perform have contracts with the English Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga, Italy’s Serie A and France’s Ligue1.
The new deal will cover both Credit Suisse Super League and the Dieci Challenge League
Steve Xeller, Chief Revenue Officer of Stats Perform said: “We are fortunate to own and operate the powerful Opta football data API that powers rich fan experiences for almost all the world’s top football leagues. I’m especially pleased the SFL have chosen to add PressBox Graphics, Stats Perform’s simple yet powerful visual content solution. It is smart Opta-powered tech to enhance social, news media and broadcasts with brilliant graphics before, during and after games, making it easier to attract and retain fan attention, as well as grow sponsorships.”
Stats Perform said that using its Opta football API it will be able to provide improved data experiences for fans, powered by “comprehensive, deep, real-time and accurate’ statistics and insights… that provide context and empower the SFL to create more compelling coverage of its teams and players, more easily.”
Frank Schaffner, Chief Digital Officer of the Swiss Football League said: “Their advanced AI technology and innovative solutions, including PressBox Graphics powered by deep real-time stats, will revolutionise the way we present our games and engage our fans. This partnership signifies our commitment to delivering high-quality experiences and memorable storytelling that enriches the on-field action for our fans, media and sponsorship partners.”
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