Concurrent validity of computer-vision artificial intelligence player tracking software using broadcast footage

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.19477v1
• Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:40:23 GMT
• Title: Concurrent validity of computer-vision artificial intelligence player tracking software using broadcast footage
• Abstract summary: Data was obtained from one match at the 2022 Qatar Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.<n>Three commercial tracking providers that use computer-vision and AI participated.<n>Data was compared with a high-definition multi-camera tracking system.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This study aimed to: (1) understand whether commercially available computer-vision and artificial intelligence (AI) player tracking software can accurately measure player position, speed and distance using broadcast footage and (2) determine the impact of camera feed and resolution on accuracy. Data were obtained from one match at the 2022 Qatar Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Tactical, programme and camera 1 feeds were used. Three commercial tracking providers that use computer-vision and AI participated. Providers analysed instantaneous position (x, y coordinates) and speed (m\,s^{-1}) of each player. Their data were compared with a high-definition multi-camera tracking system (TRACAB Gen 5). Root mean square error (RMSE) and mean bias were calculated. Position RMSE ranged from 1.68 to 16.39 m, while speed RMSE ranged from 0.34 to 2.38 m\,s^{-1}. Total match distance mean bias ranged from -1745 m (-21.8%) to 1945 m (24.3%) across providers. Computer-vision and AI player tracking software offer the ability to track players with fair precision when players are detected by the software. Providers should use a tactical feed when tracking position and speed, which will maximise player detection, improving accuracy. Both 720p and 1080p resolutions are suitable, assuming appropriate computer-vision and AI models are implemented.

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