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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 2057511
AI in sports refers to the application of artificial intelligence technologies in various sporting activities to enhance performance, improve strategy, and streamline operations. It involves the use of machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and other AI techniques to analyze player data, monitor performance, predict injuries, support coaching decisions, and personalize training regimens.
The AI in sports market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of AI in sports that is used by a wide range of stakeholders including professional and amateur athletes, sports teams, coaches, analysts, medical professionals, broadcasters, and event organizers. It is employed throughout the sports ecosystem from training sessions to live matches to post-game evaluations.
The global AI in sports market was valued at $939.9 million in 2020 which grew till 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 26.00%.
Expansion Of Scalable Cloud-Based Service Adoption
The expansion of scalable cloud-based service adoption supported the growth of the AI in sports market in the historic period. Cloud platforms enabled sports organizations to store, process, and analyze large volumes of performance, training, and fan engagement data without heavy investment in on-premises infrastructure. This flexibility allowed teams, leagues, and academies to deploy AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and virtual training solutions more efficiently. Additionally, cloud services facilitated real-time data access, collaboration among coaching staff, and seamless integration with IoT devices and wearables. The ease of scalability, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced data management capabilities provided by cloud adoption played a key role in accelerating AI utilization across the sports industry. For instance, For instance, in December 2023, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union, 45.2% of European Union (EU) enterprises purchased cloud computing services in 2023, which represents a 4.2 percentage point rise compared with 2021. Therefore, expansion of scalable cloud-based service adoption drove the growth of the AI in sports market.
Strategic AI Partnership Enhances Real-Time Race Intelligence And Sustainable Event Operations
Major companies operating in the AI in sports market are focusing on strategic partnerships to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, real-time analytics, and digital twins to enhance performance optimization, operational efficiency, fan engagement, and sustainability. For instance, in January 2026, Formula E, a UK-based world racing championship, announced a multi-year principal partnership with Google Cloud, a US-based cloud services company, naming it the championship's principal artificial intelligence partner. Building on their collaboration launched in 2025, the expanded agreement deepens the use of Google Cloud technologies, including Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models, across race operations, business functions, and fan engagement. The partnership enhances real-time race insights through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered broadcast tools, improves strategic decision-making, and supports performance optimization. Beyond racing, Google Cloud will help Formula E deploy digital twins and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) modeling to streamline event planning and reduce the Championship's carbon footprint. The collaboration reinforces Formula E's position as a global leader in sustainable, technology-driven motorsport.
The global AI in sports market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 21.1% of the total market in 2024.
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