CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STATS LLC, the world’s leading sports technology, data and content company, announced it has partnered with LeTV Sports, China’s largest online sports company, to bring its revolutionary SportVU player tracking technology to the broadcast of the 2015 International Champions Cup (ICC) matches played in China, July 25-30.
With SportVU, LeTV will provide unique player and team attributes live on the pitch via enhanced data graphics for a richer viewing experience. On-air player tracking statistics including team and player possession stats, player run comparisons (to measure the distances and pace run by individual players), and player heat maps (to illustrate the areas of the pitch where individual players spent most time). These innovative on-screen graphics will be incorporated into the broadcast of each match from all three venues of the ICC matches in China.
“We’re pleased to partner with LeTV Sports and offer a fascinating lineup of unique performance data with SportVU. Chinese soccer fans will gain a deeper understanding of the action with speed profiles, accumulated distances, possession data and coverage maps all in real-time,” said Bill Squadron, executive vice president of strategic partnerships at STATS.
STATS has established itself as a leader in Chinese sports content, technology and production. This past May, the company acquired Prozone, whose Beijing office has provided live tracking and analysis for all Chinese Super League matches since 2012, as well as national team matches for the Chinese Football Association. In 2013, Prozone launched live media services in China with in-match tracking for broadcasts of Beijing Guan’s home matches. STATS will not only leverage the infrastructure and expertise of Prozone’s Beijing office to enhance its league and team business but also bring optimized services and enhanced media platforms and technologies to the Chinese market.
SportVU utilizes a sophisticated technology to collect positioning data of the ball and participants (players and referees) on the pitch in real-time. All aspects of STATS’ data collection process are completely non-intrusive to game action. The technology is used by international leagues and federations around the globe and STATS is the Official Player Tracking Partner of the NBA.
About STATS LLC
STATS is the world's leading sports technology, data and content company. Our mission is to revolutionize the way sports contests are viewed, understood, played and enjoyed. STATS provides real-time scores, historical sports information, Associated Press editorial content, a turnkey fantasy sports operation, brand activation solutions and SportVU technology. STATS is headquartered in Chicago, with offices globally. Learn more at www.stats.com.
About LeTV Sports
LeTV Sports is dedicated to building a whole industry chain sports ecology company based on “Events Operation + Content Platform + Intellectualization + Value-added Service”, with events including almost all world’s top events. LeTV Sports introduces ICC (International Champions Cup) into China for the first time and is responsible for operating and promoting the game. LeTV Sports is also the exclusive signed partner of EPL in Chinese new media market, with soccer events covering UEFA Champions League, EPL, Italy Series A, Coppa Italia, La Liga, The Bundesliga, Ligue 1, German National Team, French National Team, England National Team and Spain National Team. In addition, LeTV Sports is the exclusive new media broadcasting right holder of F1 within Chinese Mainland, also with copyrights of CBA, CSL, Euro Basketball Champions, AFC Champions League, WTA, ATP, China Open, The Master Tournament, The Open Championship, PGA and Ryder Cup.
About Prozone Sports
Established in 1995, Prozone has been pioneering performance analysis for 19 years. Prozone works with leading clubs and organisations in sport to deliver the high-quality performance analysis services. In 2015 Prozone was acquired by STATS, the world’s leading sports technology, data and content company. Together, the two businesses are combining their pro and media expertise to deliver the best analysis solutions available. With a global network of local expertise, Prozone continues to change the game through innovative technologies and applied performance insights.
About International Champions Cup
The International Champions Cup is an annual summer soccer tournament organized by Relevent Sports, featuring the best clubs from around the world. A staple property of RSE Ventures, the International Champions Cup brings the best in soccer to iconic sports venues across North America, Australia, Europe and China. Since its inception in 2013, more than one million fans have packed stadiums to watch clubs compete in the International Champions Cup, along with more than 700 million households watching worldwide.