The Competition Management Solution will automate core processes and enhance the experience for players, coaches, and league officials, while integrating advanced AI to support faster and more accurate decision-making.
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Globant has partnered with Saudi Pro League (SPL) to implement the cutting-edge Competition Management Solution provided by Sportian, Globant’s sports division.
With the new platform, future SPL seasons will be managed through a digital ecosystem. With the help of AI and data analysis tools, the system will speed up previously manual tasks with the ability to detect and correct human error, significantly reducing manual tasks and allowing competition staff to focus on innovation.
The Competition Management Suite enables seamless digital enrollment of players, automated registration of new signings, and real-time matchday operations—including lineup submissions, referee assignments, kit selection, and compliance processes. Designed with security at its core, the system also safeguards sensitive data to protect the integrity of the competition and the privacy of all participants.
“We aim to support the fast growth of our competition with technology innovations that can enhance the sporting spectacle and help clubs perform to their best. The platform provided by Globant Sportian will provide a huge boost to our efficiency and take away unnecessary complexity, allowing our teams to focus on what they do best, play and enjoy football” said Omar Mugharbel, CEO of Saudi Pro League.
Alejandro Scannapieco, Sportian CEO, added: “Through digitizing competition processes, the Saudi Pro League is underlying its commitment to building a stronger and more sustainable football ecosystem. The combination of AI automation and digital efficiencies will make the working day smoother for everyone involved in the SPL and will lead to new models designed around the competition’s most important asset - its fans. This partnership is a testament to SPL’s forward-thinking approach and we are proud to support their journey into a new era of sports entertainment.”
“We are proud to bring our global expertise in digital reinvention to the MENA region, where the transformation of the sports, media, and entertainment industry is happening at an unprecedented pace,” said Federico Pienovi, CEO and CBO of New Markets at Globant.
“Through Sportian -Globant´s Sports division- we are delivering a state-of-the-art solution that will redefine how football organizations operate—managing complex processes from calendar selection to legal compliance. This is more than digital transformation; it’s about helping visionary partners like the Saudi Pro League lead a new era of intelligent, connected, and data-driven sports”.
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