OneFootball has announced that it will participate as a Gold Partner at SportsInnovation 2026, continuing a series of major announcements from the global football media platform.
Softfootball gathered that the internationally recognised industry event will take place once again at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf, bringing together leading organisations across the global sports ecosystem.
SportsInnovation is known for its “Innovation Games,” where the latest technologies and future visions in football and sports entertainment are demonstrated live. The event creates a premium environment for exhibitors and attendees across several major focus areas including Sports Performance & Technology, Broadcast & Content, and Fan Experience & Stadium innovation.
OneFootball, widely regarded as one of the world’s largest digital football communities, used its official LinkedIn profile to confirm the partnership. The company will participate alongside DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, which oversees Germany’s professional football leagues.
In its announcement, OneFootball said:
“Together with DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the event brings clubs, leagues, media companies, brands and tech partners together to explore the future of sports broadcasting, fan engagement and football innovation.
As the world’s largest football platform, OneFootball is proud to be part of a space where the industry tests new ideas and shapes how fans will experience the game in the years ahead.
Thanks to Transform Sports and D.SPORTS for creating such a powerful platform for innovation.
Looking forward to great conversations, new partnerships and pushing the game forward over the next two days!”
This announcement follows a series of recent developments involving OneFootball, including new strategic partnerships with TikTok and MLS NEXT Pro aimed at expanding football content distribution and global fan engagement.
Also Dr. Julius Y. Becker also confirmed the return to onefootball as General Counsel and Head of Legal on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, strengthening its leadership team during a period of growing international partnerships and innovation initiatives.
With its participation at SportsInnovation, OneFootball continues to position itself at the centre of conversations shaping the future of football media, broadcasting technology, and digital fan experiences.
