AI
Inside the next era of player tracking
Leagues have moved from tracking players as single dots to mapping 29 points on every body, and the data now feeds new stats, officiating calls and the broadcast you watch.
player tracking
NBA
What’s new in NBA technology for the 2026-27 season
An AI assistant in the NBA App, new tracking stats, vertical live games on Peacock and smart-ball tests define how you will watch the 2026-27 season.
NFL
How NFL Next Gen Stats shape the 2026 season
New run-game models, faster broadcast graphics and a Super Bowl stats telecast show how far the NFL's tracking data now reaches into play calls and living rooms.