How the UFL Built a Live Football Lab for ESPN, Fox, and Tech Startups with Scott Harniman

Most sports technology companies spend years trying to get access to a live game environment. The UFL can put them in front of 600 players, coaches, officials, and broadcast operators in a matter of weeks.As SVP of Innovation and Media, Scott Harniman oversees the technology, broadcast, and football systems that make the UFL's innovation model possible.Scott explains how the UFL's FAST program works, why ESPN and Fox are active participants in the league's tech incubation process, and how a centralized football operation allows the league to test emerging technologies at a scale that would be difficult to replicate elsewhere.In this episode, you’ll hear:How the UFL's FAST program gets emerging tech companies into live football environmentsWhy ESPN and Fox play an active role in the league's innovation processWhat Scott is watching in AI-powered officiating after Adam Silver's announcementWhy a ball-tracking partnership with Sportable became their most compelling fan-facing data experienceWhat happened when the UFL moved 3 franchises into smaller soccer stadiums Resources and Links:Connect with Scott Harniman on LinkedIn.Learn more about Next League on our website and LinkedIn. We are leading sports organizations into the digital future.Dave’s book is available now! Get your copy of The Business of Sports Technology: How To Make Smart Decisions That Drive Your Organization Forward.