Australian Sportstech News

DAZN Media+ is taking sports fandom beyond the live broadcast with the launch of Club Kayo, a new creator-powered sports media ecosystem designed to put creators, communities and brands at the heart of Australia’s biggest sporting conversations. The ecosystem kicks off with four dedicated creator teams: Club Kayo Cricket, Club Kayo AFL, Club Kayo NRL and Club Kayo Motorsport. The dedicated creator squads will react to the biggest moments as they happen, sitting at the intersection of sport, entertainment and pop culture.

Leinster Hockey has announced a new partnership with GameDay, the sport technology platform, to advance the administration of hockey across the province for the 2026/27 season. The partnership is Leinster Hockey’s first with GameDay and will bring the association’s competitions, membership, player pathway and officials administration onto a single connected platform. It builds on GameDay’s relationship with Hockey Ireland, which began in 2021 and supports membership and competitions for the national governing body.

Minimus has introduced 'Lamington' Prototype 7, their slimmest, lightest fitness tracking eSIM HUD glasses, now with offline AI voice control. Their focus is to continue testing performance and further reduce power consumption. The business is using Australia and Taiwan as their testing environments.

PlayHQ, a global leader in competition management platforms, and American Football Australia (AFA), the national governing body for the sport, have announced a strategic partnership that will see AFA adopt PlayHQ as its single technology partner for registration, payments and competition management as the sport continues to scale across the country. With Melbourne hosting its first NFL game in September, participation is accelerating across Australia and  a single connected platform gives AFA the structure and scale to convert that momentum into sustainable grassroots growth.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has extended its partnership with leading sports production company JAM TV and global media services and facilities provider Gravity Media. The three-year extension will see JAM TV and Gravity Media continue as the production partners for all Ninja A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League Men matches for broadcaster Network Ten and Paramount+.  JAM TV produces and delivers more than 3,000 hours of sports content for Australia’s major broadcasters and international streamers. This includes more than 500 live broadcasts each year across NBL, AFLW, State Leagues, AFL and the A-Leagues. Gravity Media is a global media services and facilities company, and delivers some of the world’s most-watched football productions, including the EPL, the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and FIFA.

The Japan Australia Sports & Health Innovation Exchange (JASHIE) has announced the first event of the ASHIE 2026 Japan Delegation, the Welcome to Japan Networking Reception, taking place in Tokyo on 9 November 2026. Over the coming weeks, JASHIE will be announcing further opportunities for businesses, innovators, investors, researchers and other members of the sports and health innovation ecosystem in both Australia and Japan to connect with the JASHIE delegation during our visit to Japan in November. These will include innovation showcases, business matching and our inaugural Awaji–Australia Sports & Health Innovation Conference.

VALD has announced that it has acquired US-based BridgeAthletic, a world-leading human performance platform. This follows VALD’s announcement last week of the acquisition of GymAware. The transactions represent a landmark moment in the evolution of performance technology, bringing together objective measurement, real-time training data and program design into a single connected platform. Founded in 2012, BridgeAthletic has grown into one of the most widely adopted, trusted and powerful strength and conditioning software platforms in the world, supporting thousands of teams and hundreds of thousands of athletes globally.

The Gold Coast has strengthened its position as the home of Australian triathlon, with AusTriathlon and the City of Gold Coast officially opening a new High Performance Hub that will support the nation's Olympic and Paralympic aspirations ahead of LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. The opening marks an important milestone in the growing partnership between AusTriathlon and the City of Gold Coast, following the establishment of AusTriathlon's national headquarters in the region and a shared commitment to supporting high-performance sport, athlete development and community participation.

Wearable devices ranging from smartwatches to home monitoring technologies will be able to connect to Australia’s national digital health infrastructure under new regulations expected to come into force by February next year. The regulations would enable healthcare identifiers to be linked to wearable and biometric devices for the first time. 

Gain Line Analytics, co-founded by former Wallabies prop Ben Darwin, has this week announced it has taken a stake in Dutch second-tier team VVV-Venlo, which it will manage on behalf of itself and other investors. Having consulted to sports teams around the world, including the Crusaders in Super Rugby and two squads at the recent FIFA World Cup, Gain Line’s speciality is in a team’s “cohesion”. It will aim to apply its theories on player data and roster management to build a successful squad.

To promote the company’s first-ever screen-free wearable, Garmin is opening a two-day activation in Sydney hosted at Sage Space, a luxury, dental wellness studio in Darlinghurst this Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th of August. The screen-free smart band encourages people to stay present in the activity, without a buzzing smartphone to distract them. It comes with up to 10-days of battery life, allowing extended wear for sleep and recovery tracking, as well as HRV (heart rate variability). Metrics, including your sleep scores, stress levels, Body Battery energy monitoring, heart rate, skin temp, pulse ox and more are recorded in the Garmin Connect app – all without requiring an ongoing subscription. 

Australian fan engagement and data platform Komo has announced a new multi-year partnership with the NBL Group, spanning both the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The task this partnership takes on is turning a booming audience into fans the leagues genuinely know, keep learning about, and can give more reasons to watch, attend and belong. The platform will connect participation, fan data and partner outcomes as a single system across both leagues, building one picture of the fan, and one relationship the league owns.

NBL champions the Sydney Kings will use Lumin Sports in pursuit of back-to-back championships. The Kings will embed Lumin’s strength and conditioning (S&C) software in their performance department, giving staff one platform to build team and individual strength programs, prescribe sessions, monitor athlete workloads and track physical development throughout the season. Sydney joins Melbourne United, the Adelaide 36ers and Cairns Taipans among NBL organisations using Lumin Sports for the 2027 NBL season.

TechnologyOne (ASX: TNE), Australia's largest enterprise software company, has  announced its partnership with the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) as naming rights partner of the league's pre-season tournament, to be held in Townsville from 17–20 September 2026. The partnership reflects a shared determination to make women's sport accessible to all Australians, no matter where they live. 

Corsair Gaming, a leading global provider and innovator of high-performance products for gamers, streamers, content-creators, performance PC builders, and sim racing enthusiasts, has announced that it has acquired all the assets of Trak Racer, a global designer and manufacturer of premium racing and flight-simulation cockpits, frames, seats, monitor stands, motion systems and accessories. Trak Racer has built a loyal global following for its simulator cockpits, racing seats, and licensed and co-branded racing peripherals, with a product range spanning entry-level to premium and professional segments. 

A Melbourne sports tech startup using AI to deliver performance analysis for amateur players has scored a $AUD 3.5 million pre-Seed raise. The round for Superstat was led by Blackbird, supported by Blinq founder Jarrod Webb, and Mindset Health’s founders, Alex and Chris Naoumidis. The platform turns raw match footage into structured data automatically, generating player stats, event timelines and performance patterns. The company is now hiring a founding computer vision engineer and GTM partnerships expert marketing as it moves its operations to Austin, Texas, and scales in the US.

Preciser, an AI sports analytics platform, has announced a partnership with Glory League, the automated sports video platform used by basketball associations, clubs, players, coaches, and families across Australia and New Zealand. The integration is designed to make advanced game analysis accessible to everyday basketball players and teams without the need for manual tagging, expensive analyst support, or complex setup. Players, coaches, and teams using Glory League will be able to request AI-generated stats from their game video, make payment, and receive detailed performance data once processing is complete.

Future Golf, Australia's biggest and fastest-growing golf community, has announced a landmark partnership with Club Car, maker of leading commercial utility and golf cars. The partnership will deliver to Future Golf's 57,000-strong membership base the opportunity for one lucky member the ultimate on-course upgrade - the chance to win a fully customised golf car. Club Car's vehicles are synonymous with safety, quality, and reliability, and carry the trust of the world's most prestigious golf organisations, including the US PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, the Presidents Cup, and the Ryder Cup. 

India and Australia have launched the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap, a new framework aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in sports, athlete development, research and investment under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The roadmap was unveiled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during a joint visit by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Australia the Hon. Anthony Albanese, and Premier of Victoria the Hon. Jacinta Allan. the roadmap identifies five priority areas: capacity building, sports science and technology, major sporting events, sports industry and investment, and women’s sport.

AO Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tennis Australia and the Australian Open, has announced two new investments. As investment into the global sports technology sector continues to grow, AO Ventures has completed investments in Scottish wearable technology company PlayerData and sports media platform ScorePlay, taking the fund's portfolio to six companies.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially appointed INTIX as its exclusive ticketing partner on a long-term agreement, as a critical piece of the organisation’s digital transformation strategy. CWI manages a unique confederation of 15 Caribbean nation-states with a singular vision: to make West Indies cricket the heartbeat of the Caribbean. A core pillar of the partnership is unlocking the ability for CWI to collect and utilise valuable fan data. Through the INTIX platform, CWI can interpret fan behaviour from ticket purchasing patterns to stadium usage across each of the venues the West Indies plays at. 

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has secured a record-breaking $AUD 5.3 billion media rights agreement with Foxtel Group, Nine and Sky NZ, establishing the largest broadcast and media partnership in Australian sporting history. The seven-year agreement from 2028 delivers a substantial increase in annual revenue to the game, returns control of competition scheduling and structure to the ARLC, expands access for fans across key markets and creates new opportunities for growth in Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

The Queensland Government has announced what it describes as the largest upgrade to Suncorp Stadium in the venue’s 23 year history, with the headline addition an Australian-first wraparound LED video ribbon suspended from the roof and external media mesh facade screens described as the size of two tennis courts. The headline architectural move is a 360 degree wraparound LED ribbon board that runs the full perimeter of the seating bowl, replacing the existing fixed signage panels. The ribbon is paired with new supersized scoreboards at both ends of the ground. 

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has partnered with Australian-owned construction group Built to support The Park – the Australian Sports Commission’s innovation hub designed to connect cutting-edge technology with the real-world needs of Australian sport. Through The Park, the AIS and Built will work alongside industry and sport partners to co-design, test and scale solutions that can deliver lasting value – from improved performance outcomes to greater efficiency and sustainability across the sector. 

Australian healthtech Everlab has raised $A 65 million in Series A funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Airtree Ventures (AU), with participation from global investors including Plural (EU) and existing investors Left Lane Capital (US) and b2venture (EU), alongside angel investors including Australian Test captain Pat Cummins. Founded in Melbourne in 2023, Everlab has completed 40,000+ consultations supporting 20,000 individual patients and major corporate partners. Having processed over 21 million biomarker test results, more than 25% of members have had findings flagged that have not been identified through the existing healthcare system.

The Japan Australia Sports & Health Innovation Exchange (JASHIE) has opened expressions-of-interest to join their 2026 Delegation from 9–13 November 2026. The five-day program will take participants to Tokyo, Osaka and Awaji Island, connecting Australian organisations with leading Japanese innovators across sport, health, technology and beyond. The Delegation gives provides access to industry leaders, curated networking, and business matching opportunities - building partnerships ahead of Brisbane 2032. The Delegation is supported by Trade & Investment Queensland, NTT Data, Mizuno, Nakanoshima Qross and JA Network.

HITIQ has executed a non-dilutive grant agreement with the Victorian Government, supporting the company’s continued expansion of advanced manufacturing, research and development, and global commercial growth from its Victorian headquarters. HITIQ has announced the formal execution of a Grant Agreement with the Victorian Government, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to scale its brain health technology platform from Victoria.

Sport Tech Hubs are architects of bespoke digital environments that drive measurable growth in sport and fitness. They use technology as a gateway to accessibility, inclusion, amazing experiences, injury prevention and high level coaching & performance. Sport Tech Hub have welcomed Hudl and Sports Performance Tracking as part of the ever growing suite of sporting technology that schools will be able to utilise in their sporting programs and facilities. This continues their mission to find the leaders in industry and allow teachers, coaches and student access to the best technology on offer.

Minister Dimopoulos has announced the first step towards LaunchVic and Breakthrough Victoria coming together to create Innovation Victoria. Since its establishment, LaunchVic has helped Victoria’s startup ecosystem grow nearly 20-fold. It’s now home to 4,400 startups valued at $AUD 139 billion. Breakthrough Victoria has committed $AUD 497 million across 91 investments, attracting $AUD 1.4 billion in co-investment, helping shape the state’s economic future. Innovation Victoria will provide the capability uplift, connections and capital pathways to accelerate the commercialisation from idea to growth, scale and global opportunity.

A total of twelve Irish Sportstech companies are heading to Australia and New Zealand to meet with sports organisations, partners and investors across the region. Organised by Enterprise Ireland, the delegation includes representatives from Kitman Labs, ORRECO and Output Sports, recognised leaders in the global sportstech industry.

Rugby Australia has appointed Komo as its official fan and member engagement platform, embedding the Australian-built technology across its entire national rugby ecosystem.  The partnership sees Komo deployed as the fan engagement platform across Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens, NSW Waratahs, ACT Brumbies, and Super Rugby Pacific. Teams are able to launch branded fan hubs, live in-stadium activations, gamified campaigns, loyalty programs, and sponsor activations in minutes, while capturing the first and zero-party fan data that feeds Rugby Australia's CRM.

The Australian Open startup program, AO Startups, has opened applications for the 8th intake of its Program. AO Startups is seeking exceptionally talented founders building groundbreaking technology across robotics in sport, live event tech, all things padel, community sports tech and anything in sport, entertainment, health or sustainability. Shortlisted founders will be interviewed by key Tennis Australia and AO Ventures executives shortly after the application phase. Applications close 11th May 2026.

Surf Farm, the landmark surf and lifestyle destination located at the gateway to the Sunshine Coast at the Glass House Mountains, has announced Wavegarden as its official surf technology partner. With this partnership, Wavegarden is set to add a highly anticipated new world-class complex to its global network of 12 surf parks worldwide, three of them in Australia.

HITIA, the head impact monitoring technology and Sports Buddy's HURT injury management platform have partnered to create a connected approach to concussion care in community sport. This partnership is designed to link objective head-impact data with structured injury-management workflows, helping clubs improve incident documentation, compliance processes and player recovery tracking.

Rookie Me will be hosting the 2026 Future Green & Gold nationwide talent search for the Australian Institute of Sport in Melbourne and Sydney in July. The testing events provide new and existing athletes between the ages of 13 and 23 the opportunity test their raw talent, with athletes potentially selected across16 Olympic Sports. 

Snowtunnel, the Australian startup behind revolutionary indoor skiing technology, has announced that its first facility will open in Melbourne later this year, marking a significant milestone in urban snow sports. Following the global reveal of its patented "Endless Mountain" technology, Snowtunnel has officially secured the location for its Global Headquarters and Pilot Showcase Site. Situated in Melbourne’s West, just 11 kilometres from the CBD, this facility will serve as the world’s first physical window into the future of urban snow sports.

Fetch TV has announced a major expansion of its sports lineup with the launch of Unbeaten, a linear sports channel that delivers a wealth of live international action and emerging global competitions to Australian sports super-fans. Unbeaten, owned by Australian sports content company Inverleigh, delivers wall-to-wall sporting action with a primary focus on live competition across football, basketball, combat sport while offering a front-row seat to sports often under-represented in mainstream broadcasting or streaming, making it a compelling alternative for sports fans. 

Judo Australia has partnered with specialist software and compliance firm, Safeguarding You, to launch an first for Australian sport – Charlie, an AI-powered Concussion chatbot. Charlie will empower judoka, their training partners, coaches, parents, and onlookers to ensure any suspected concussion is assessed against the CRT-6, the current protocol for determining next steps if someone has had a head knock or is simply feeling shaken or unwell.

Former Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has made his first big move since announcing his retirement from the NRL, investing in a mental performance platform. Papenhuyzen is turning his attention to business backing Optimize Mind Performance (OMP), a Sydney founded, now Boston-based, sports-tech startup that provides athletes with mental skills training resources. 

Perth Football League’s A-Grade Men’s and A-Grade Women’s competitions are set for a major upgrade, with remote camera technology from GameFace and Premier Data’s advanced analytics delivering in-depth player stats and professional-level analysis. The system will not only deliver expert, play-by-play statistical breakdowns, but also enable matches to be live-streamed directly via the Local Footy Hub platform.