About
PlaySight SmartCourt is an end-to-end AI sports technology platform designed to connect athletes, coaches, teams, and leagues through intelligent camera systems and data-driven video analysis. The platform offers two core hardware approaches: fixed SmartCourt installations that permanently outfit courts, gyms, and arenas with professional multi-angle camera rigs, and the portable PS GO series that enables recording, live streaming, and AI analysis anywhere without cabling or network infrastructure. At its core, PlaySight's SmartTracker™ technology automatically follows on-court action in real time, delivering broadcast-quality footage without a camera operator. Its AI match analysis engine converts raw gameplay into actionable statistics—helping players understand strengths, refine strategy, and track performance over time. The TagMe feature lets athletes instantly create and share highlights with a single tap, while the multi-angle live streaming player gives viewers a fully interactive, synced second-screen experience. PlaySight also powers the PlaySight Sports Network (PSSN), an OTT channel where leagues and teams can host live and on-demand content. Additional tools include VAR Light for video assistant referee functionality, scoreboard integrations, and sport-specific analytics for tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, and table tennis. The platform is deployed at top-tier institutions including IMG Academy, NBA franchises, MLB teams, NHL clubs, and hundreds of NCAA programs, as well as recreational facilities like Reserve Padel, Padel Haus, and Ace Pickleball Club. PlaySight is ideal for sports facilities, professional broadcast teams, coaching staff, and athletic departments seeking to elevate both performance and media output.
Key Features
- SmartTracker™ Automated Production: AI-driven camera tracking automatically follows all on-court and field action in real time, delivering professional broadcast-quality video without any camera operator or manual control.
- Fixed & Portable SmartCourt Solutions: Choose a permanent multi-angle installation for courts and arenas, or deploy the PS GO portable camcorder solution anywhere for cable-free recording, streaming, and analysis.
- AI Match Analysis: Converts gameplay footage into detailed performance data and statistics, giving players and coaches objective insights to measure progress, understand strengths, and refine strategy.
- TagMe Highlight Creation: A one-tap tool that automatically generates and shares personalized highlight clips, enabling athletes to relive key moments and build their social media presence effortlessly.
- PlaySight Sports Network (PSSN): An integrated OTT channel platform that lets leagues and teams launch their own live and on-demand sports media network, broadcasting thousands of events weekly.
Use Cases
- A professional tennis academy installs a fixed SmartCourt to automatically record all training sessions and matches, giving coaches frame-by-frame video and AI-generated performance data for each player.
- A pickleball club chain deploys PlaySight across its locations to offer members instant replay, automated highlights via TagMe, and live-streamed matches for friends and family to watch remotely.
- A collegiate athletic department uses PlaySight to broadcast games on the PlaySight Sports Network, providing live multi-angle streams to fans and recorded footage to coaching staff for post-game analysis.
- A padel facility uses the VAR Light feature to assist referees in reviewing disputed points with instant video replay, improving match officiating quality.
- A traveling sports tournament uses the PS GO portable solution to capture and live stream every match at a multi-venue event without requiring permanent infrastructure at each site.
Pros
- Multi-Sport & Multi-Level Support: Supports tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, table tennis, and team sports—serving everyone from recreational clubs to professional franchises in the NBA, MLB, and NHL.
- No Camera Operator Required: SmartTracker™ AI automates all camera movement and production, dramatically reducing staffing costs while maintaining professional broadcast quality.
- All-in-One Ecosystem: Combines hardware, video production, live streaming, OTT distribution, player analytics, and highlight tools in a single integrated platform.
- Proven Enterprise Deployments: Installed across thousands of courts worldwide and trusted by top-tier organizations like IMG Academy, NBA, NCAA programs, and major padel and pickleball chains.
Cons
- Enterprise-Level Cost: Fixed SmartCourt installations and professional-grade features are priced for organizations and facilities, placing them out of reach for most individual athletes or small clubs.
- Infrastructure Requirements for Fixed Systems: Permanent SmartCourt setups require on-site installation work, cabling, and network infrastructure, which can be time-consuming and costly to deploy.
- Limited to Supported Sports: While coverage is broad, the platform's AI analytics and sport-specific features are optimized primarily for racquet sports and select team sports, with less depth for niche disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does PlaySight SmartCourt support?
PlaySight supports a wide range of sports including tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, table tennis, basketball, baseball, hockey, and other collegiate and professional team sports.
Do I need a camera operator to use PlaySight?
No. PlaySight's SmartTracker™ AI technology automatically follows all on-court and field action, producing professional broadcast footage without any camera operator or manual intervention.
What is the difference between the fixed and portable solutions?
The fixed SmartCourt solution permanently installs multi-angle cameras in a venue with full connectivity. The portable PS GO solution is a cable-free, all-in-one camcorder system that can be deployed at any location without infrastructure.
Can PlaySight be used for recreational or amateur sports?
Yes. While the platform is trusted by professional organizations like the NBA and NHL, it is also widely deployed at recreational padel, pickleball, and tennis clubs worldwide, making it accessible at multiple levels.
What is the PlaySight Sports Network (PSSN)?
The PSSN is an OTT (over-the-top) streaming network powered by PlaySight that allows leagues and teams to create their own branded live and on-demand sports channels, broadcasting events directly to fans.
