Im Rahmen der Partnerschaft erhalten BFV-Mitgliedsvereine ein exklusives Vorteilspaket für den Zugang zu KI-gestützter Videoanalyse, Statistiken und professionellen Analysetools.
Imagine a future where every Bavarian football club has access to the same technological capabilities as professional teams—a future in which volunteers are relieved of time-consuming tasks, players can develop more effectively, and new revenue streams emerge. That is precisely the future the sports technology company zone14 is ushering in today as the new official partner of the Bavarian Football Association (BFV). The cooperation has a clear goal: to professionalize grassroots football through simple access to state-of-the-art analysis and marketing tools.
At the core of the solution lies zone14’s fully automated, permanently installed AI camera system. Following the “set-and-forget” principle, the camera is mounted once in an optimal position and from then on automatically records all games and training sessions in 4K quality—reducing staffing needs on match day to almost zero.
As part of the partnership, zone14 provides BFV clubs with access to three key advantages:
“We are incredibly proud to be working with such a renowned and forward-thinking association as the BFV,” says Simon Schmiderer, co-founder and CEO of zone14. “Our mission from the very beginning has been to make professional tools accessible to everyone in football. With more than 200 installed systems across Europe, we know exactly where clubs face challenges. This partnership marks a milestone in giving Bavarian clubs access to our complete digital ecosystem—one that eases workloads, supports athletic development, and helps them build sustainable financial foundations.”
Andreas Schinko, Managing Director of BFV Service GmbH, adds: “This partnership is an excellent next step in keeping Bavarian clubs up to date and further developing the sport with the most modern technologies.”
The zone14 ecosystem includes, in addition to automatic recording, an intuitive analysis-platform (REPLAY), a tool for collecting performance data without GPS vests (STATS), and a simple live streaming feature with no paywall.
Currently, intensive research is being conducted on AI-based event detection. Co-founder Simon Schmiderer offers a glimpse into the future of analysis: “The data will be collected not only at the team level but also for individual players. In professional leagues, this is still mostly done manually. Our research enables us to provide all clubs—and players in particular—with even more detailed insights in the future.”
To reinforce the newly established partnership and send a strong signal for the digital transformation of grassroots football, a support program for Bavarian football has been launched. As part of this initiative, selected Bavarian clubs will receive a comprehensive technology partnership for the upcoming season free of charge. The package includes the complete hardware and software from zone14, along with personal support.
Interested Bavarian clubs can now apply for the support program. All details regarding participation and the application process can be found here..
Contact for queries:
Simon Schmiderer | Co-CEO
Tel: +43 699 19531651
E-Mail: simon@zone14.ai
