Player Tracking System Global Market Report 2024

The player tracking system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.17 billion in 2023 to $6.2 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. The primary offerings of player tracking systems consist of solutions and services. A player-tracking system solution encompasses technology designed to monitor and analyze athletes' movements and performance during sports activities. This technology includes both optical and wearable components, catering to individual athletes as well as team sports.

The player tracking system market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.84 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors, including the rising adoption and popularity of smartwatches among athletes, an increasing demand for application-based player tracking solutions, a growing need for real-time access to performance data, an emphasis on evaluating team performance through player tracking systems, and the necessity to monitor fitness parameters effectively. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass ongoing technological advancements in player tracking systems, a wider adoption of RFID technology to enhance tracking accuracy, the automation of performance analysis processes, increased use of wearable devices for data collection, and a trend towards greater technological integration within sports analytics platforms.

The surge in the popularity of fast-paced sports is poised to drive the expansion of the player-tracking system market in the foreseeable future. Fast-paced sports, characterized by high-intensity activity, rapid movements, and quick decision-making, are gaining traction due to their dynamic and captivating nature, resonating with audiences seeking swift entertainment options. Player tracking systems play a pivotal role in fast-paced sports by furnishing real-time insights into player movements and performance, empowering teams to refine strategies and elevate player development efforts. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the 2021-22 season witnessed a notable uptick of 5% in student-athletes participating in NCAA women's championship sports, reflecting growing interest, notably in sports such as women's ice hockey, fencing, rowing, water polo, and bowling, which saw significant percentage increases. This surge in interest underscores the driving force behind the growth of the player-tracking system market.

Key players in the player-tracking system market are directing their efforts towards introducing cutting-edge solutions such as KINEXON PERFORM GPS Pro to enhance data precision and elevate performance analytics in sports. KINEXON PERFORM GPS Pro offers unparalleled accuracy in location data, enabling sports teams and coaches to meticulously monitor player movements on the field. For instance, in May 2023, Kinexon Sports & Media GmbH unveiled KINEXON PERFORM GPS Pro, a GPS-based player tracking system tailored for outdoor team sports such as soccer and football. This innovative system delivers real-time player tracking and gathers approximately 120 live performance and load parameters, furnishing invaluable insights for diagnostics, training planning, rehabilitation, and player development. Its exceptional data quality, validated during FIFA’s EPTS test in Seville in 2022, positions it as a standout solution in the market.

In January 2021, Demcon, a Netherlands-based technology and product provider, finalized the acquisition of Johan Sports for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move by Demcon aims to integrate novel monitoring technology into its offerings while expanding its presence in the sports technology landscape, leveraging synergies to foster growth and gain a competitive edge. Johan Sports, based in the Netherlands, specializes in developing tracking systems to monitor players' movements during training sessions and matches, aligning with Demcon's strategic objectives of innovation and market expansion.

Major companies operating in the player tracking system market are Zebra Technologies Corporation, SportsMEDIA Technology Corporation, Catapult Group International Limited, TrackMan A/S, Heddoko Inc., ChyronHego Corporation, Opta Sports Data Limited, Xampion Ltd., KINEXON Sports & Media GmbH, Polar Electro Oy, Sportable Technologies, Inc., GPSports Systems Pty Ltd, ShotTracker Inc., PlaySight Interactive Ltd., STATSports Technologies Limited, PlayGineering Systems Pvt. Ltd., JOHAN Sports B.V., Quuppa Oy, Sonda Sports Ltd., PlayerData Limited, VX Sport Global Pty Ltd, SPT Sports Pty Ltd, Hexoskin Inc., TRACKTICS GmbH, Second Spectrum Inc.

North America was the largest region in the player tracking system market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the player tracking system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the player tracking system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Player tracking systems refer to technology solutions used in sports to monitor and analyze athletes' movements and performance metrics during training sessions and games. These systems typically utilize various sensors, such as global positioning systems (GPS) or radio frequency identification (RFID), to collect data on factors such as speed, distance covered, acceleration, and player positioning, providing coaches and teams with insights for strategic decision-making, injury prevention, and player development.

The primary offerings of player tracking systems consist of solutions and services. A player-tracking system solution encompasses technology designed to monitor and analyze athletes' movements and performance during sports activities. This technology includes both optical and wearable components, catering to individual athletes as well as team sports.

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The player tracking systems market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as performance analytics, tactical analysis, and load management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The player tracking systems market also includes sales of pressure sensors, temperature sensors, biomechanical sensors, and heart rate monitors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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