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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports technology, Event management software |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Roland Breiteneder |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Roland Breiteneder (CEO) |
| Products | Event management software, live scoring, video review, ranking systems, broadcasting tools |
| Services | Sports event management, online registration, accreditation, live streaming, education |
| Website | www |
Sportdata GmbH & Co KG (commonly known as Sportdata or Sportdata Event Technology) is a Switzerland-based company that develops software solutions and provides services for sports event management. Established in 2000 by Roland Breiteneder in Austria, Sportdata has grown to become one of the leading platforms for federations, clubs, and event organizers across multiple sports worldwide.[1][2][3] [4]
History
editSportdata was founded in 2000 by Austrian developer Roland Breiteneder, who aimed to create a more efficient management system for martial arts tournaments.[1] Initially focused on combat sports, the company expanded its platform to support multiple sports including football, skiing, motorsport, rugby, and equestrian events.[5]
By 2018, Sportdata’s systems were used by over 50,000 clubs in 180 countries, covering more than 10,000 events annually with over 5 million registered athletes.[1] The company later relocated its headquarters to Herisau, Switzerland, maintaining strong ties to its original Austrian base.[2]
Products and services
editSportdata provides an integrated platform for sports event management, including:
- Online registration and entry management – athlete, coach, and team registration portals.[5]
- Accreditation and scheduling – digital accreditation, event scheduling, and participant management tools.
- Live results and broadcasting – real-time scoring, live results, and video review technology.[2]
- Ranking systems – customizable ranking and points systems for federations and organizations.[5]
- Training and support – via the Sportdata Academy, offering courses, video tutorials, and certifications.[6]
Usage and impact
editSportdata is widely adopted in combat sports such as karate, taekwondo, judo, ju-jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing.[1] It supports events sanctioned by international federations like the World Karate Federation and the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO). The platform is also used in non-combat sports including football (e.g., Austrian Bundesliga), motorsports, rugby, and winter sports such as ski jumping.[5]
Organization
editSportdata operates with a core team and a network of over 200 staff and freelancers in more than 30 countries.[1] The Swiss branch functions as its main headquarters, with ongoing development and support conducted in collaboration with global partners.[2]
See also
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Sportdata – The Global Sports Event Platform". KarateDo Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Sportdata Event Technology – Company Information". Sportdata Event Technology. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Email, Share by; Facebook, Share on; X, Share on; LinkedIn, Share on; Message, Share via Text (2022-12-06). "Richmond student, karate athlete qualifies for Canada Winter Games". Richmond News. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ S, Sachin Kumar; HV, Prithvi; Nandini, C. (2022-09-15), A Survey on the application of Data Science And Analytics in the field of Organised Sports, arXiv, doi:10.48550/arXiv.2209.07528, arXiv:2209.07528, retrieved 2025-08-22
- ^ a b c d "Sportdata Multisports". Sportdata. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Sportdata Academy – eLearning Platform". Sportdata. Retrieved 22 August 2025.