Who is the target group for this project?
Startups, tech companies, researchers and innovators from any field who can create data-driven concepts using 3D tracking data.
Submissions closedBundesliga 3D Data Challenge
DFL is looking for innovators to develop new applications powered by Bundesliga’s new 3D tracking system. The goal is to validate real-world use cases, leverage completely new data depth and explore partnership opportunities that can scale across the DFL ecosystem.
Selected teams collaborate directly with DFL and club experts, validate their ideas on real match data, and get the opportunity to take part in the SportsInnovation 2026.
Who can participate?
Startups, tech companies, researchers and innovators from any field who can create data-driven concepts using 3D tracking data.
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How to create an account on our platform and how to set it up?
Check out our tutorial: Get started!
How to participate in the challenge and submit my idea?
Check out our tutorial: Join a Challenge!
Is my participation binding?
Your participation is not binding until you answer the fixed questions and upload your pitch deck, and the submission phase ends. You can always withdraw your submission before the deadline. Once you have uploaded your submission and you want to take part, please consider the timeline and be aware that you should be able to participate in every further step.
Do you have any questions or uncertainties?
Get in contact with us!
If you want to talk to someone from our team about your approaches, you need more information or if questions arise, just join one of our Q&A calls every Tuesday from 11:00am-11:30am, every Wednesday from 15:00pm-15:30pm and Thursday from 4:00pm-4:30pm. It is a group call and you also get the chance to meet other innovators!
Simply register here
What happens with the IP of my solution?
All final teams agree to enter into discussions with the respective challenge provider within three months of the challenge completion regarding possible further use of the solution.
During this period, the final teams also agree not to enter into discussions with third parties regarding further use of the solutions.
Both parties (challenge provider and finalists) are also entitled to jointly agree on deviating and individual provisions with regard to confidentiality agreements or IP rights during the collaboration phase.
All details can be found in the conditions of participation.