The Premier League has announced that AI-based player tracking technology will be used to make offside calls during matches starting from the next season. This move is expected to improve the accuracy of the calls and reduce the time it takes for officials to reach their decisions. The decision to introduce semi-automated offside technology was reached unanimously by England’s top-division clubs, with the new system set to be launched in the first half of the season.
The technology will provide a quicker and more consistent placement of the virtual offside line based on optical player tracking. It will also enhance the in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters by producing high-quality graphics. This semi-automated offside technology has already been used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where a sensor in the ball tracked acceleration. However, the Premier League’s system will be more aligned with UEFA’s system used in the Champions League.
Details on the exact nature of the offside technology that will be used in the Premier League will be announced once contracts are signed. Extensive testing and analysis have been conducted this season to ensure its effectiveness. Italy’s Serie A already uses semi-automated offside technology, where cameras track player movements and record data points on relevant parts of
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