Softfootball highlights the Gold Plus Partners confirmed for SportsInnovation 2026, one of the leading global industry events focused on the future of sports technology, media, and fan engagement.
The event location is MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf, bringing together clubs, leagues, media companies, brands, and technology partners from across the sports industry.
SportsInnovation is widely known for its “Innovation Games,” where the latest technologies and future visions in football and sports entertainment are demonstrated live. The event also provides a premium environment for exhibitors and attendees across key areas including Sports Performance & Technology, Broadcast & Content, and Fan Experience & Stadium innovation.
Below are the Gold Plus Partners for the 2026 edition:
APA Brands Events Solutions
APA Brands Events Solutions is an owner-managed German company specialising in brand communication, event marketing, and live communication. Based in Neuwied, the company has over 40 years of experience and is recognised as one of Europe’s leading event suppliers, particularly within international sports.
CTS EVENTIM AG & Co. KGaA
Headquartered in Bremen, CTS EVENTIM is a leading international provider of ticketing services and live entertainment. The company is currently the number one provider in Europe and number two worldwide, marketing more than 300 million tickets annually through digital platforms and physical outlets.
EVS Broadcast Equipment
EVS is globally recognised as a leading provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. Its solutions are used by production teams worldwide to deliver live sports coverage, entertainment programmes, and breaking news to billions of viewers in real time.
Ibexa
Ibexa is a European marketing orchestration platform serving more than 1,000 customers. It enables organisations to create, run, and optimise end-to-end customer journeys across data, content, and channels through a composable Digital Experience Platform supported by AI-driven tools.
LIGEN
LIGEN is a service provider and content producer in football with more than 15 years of market experience. Through its divisions LIGEN.analytics and LIGEN.entertainment, the company supports clubs, associations, and media outlets with scouting feeds, match analysis, innovative media formats, live streams, and social media content.
LOGIC media solutions GmbH
LOGIC is a German system architect specialising in professional moving image solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, the company designs complex media environments and supports the migration of professional media production workflows to cloud-based systems.
Philips
Koninklijke Philips N.V. is a Dutch multinational headquartered in Amsterdam. Founded in 1891, the company has evolved into a major global leader in health technology and personal health products, aiming to improve the lives of 2.5 billion people annually by 2030.
PreZero Deutschland
Part of the Schwarz Group, PreZero Deutschland is an international environmental services provider headquartered in Neckarsulm. The company focuses on waste disposal, recycling, and circular material solutions aimed at achieving zero waste.
Quidich Innovation Labs
Founded in Mumbai, Quidich Innovation Labs is a sports technology company specialising in AI, computer vision, and drone-based broadcasting solutions. Its technology enhances sports broadcasts through augmented reality graphics and real-time tracking systems used by major sports organisations.
Skills.lab by Anton Paar
skills.lab is a data-driven football training and assessment technology developed in Austria. Using immersive arenas equipped with ball machines and high-speed cameras, the system measures technical and cognitive performance, helping elite clubs such as FC Bayern Munich evaluate and develop players.
SPECTATR.AI
Founded in 2022, SPECTATR.AI is an AI-powered sports technology company that automates content creation, highlights generation, and fan engagement. Its platforms enable leagues, broadcasters, and teams to produce real-time highlights and personalised fan experiences.
stackwork GmbH
Originating from EintrachtTech GmbH, stackwork provides a Data Experience Platform designed for the sports and events industry. The solution was initially developed with Eintracht Frankfurt as a pilot customer before being launched as an independent company to serve the wider market.
There are a total of 12 Gold Plus Partners for SportsInnovation 2026, with several of the companies announcing their participation through their official websites and social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
