Why these are the 20 most exciting sports tech startups in the world today

SportsPro’s annual 20 ideas to invest in now spotlights the most noteworthy sports technology startups in the industry. In this tech special Sam Carp, Ed Dixon and Steve McCaskill break down this year’s list, discuss the findings from the tech investor roundtable, and there’s another quiz.

The team also discuss why Football Manager 2025 has been cancelled and how the soccer management game is now directly influencing on-field performance and fan engagement, and there’s a bit of time to reflect on Super Bowl LIX.

In part two, we speak to Trickshot, a member of this year’s ideas to invest in now class of 2025, about its technology, its business and development journey, and how it's already working with the likes of the NBA and Australian Open.

Content we mentioned:

1. 20 sports tech ideas to invest in now – Class of 2025
2. Investor roundtable: Sports tech experts on the next phase of AI, overhyped trends, and the impact of Trump
3. Sports Interactive and Sega cancel Football Manager 2025 video game
4. Record ratings, free streaming and Brady in the booth: Super Bowl LIX broadcasting stories to watch out for