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The guidelines for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season

The 2025/26 Bundesliga season kicks off with cutting-edge technology and novel regulations, prioritizing transparency and fairness. This article will delve into the innovations on tap.

2025/26 Bundesliga Season Guidelines Unveiled
2025/26 Bundesliga Season Guidelines Unveiled

The guidelines for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season

Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga Embrace Innovation for the 2022-23 Season

The new season of the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga is set to be a thrilling one, as both leagues embrace innovative technology to enhance the game and provide fans with an even more dynamic experience.

Starting from the first matchday on 22nd August, the Bundesliga will implement a new player tracking system. This system will capture detailed movement data of players, including speed, direction changes, and running paths. The aim is to increase the comparability between leagues and provide coaches and analysts with valuable insights.

Another innovation is the introduction of semi-automatic offside recognition using special cameras and AI-assisted tracking. This technology, which has already been used at the 2022 World Cup and in the Champions League, aims to clarify controversial offside decisions faster and more accurately.

For selected games, the RefCam will be used, providing exclusive insights from the perspective of the officials. However, the number of games it will be used for in the upcoming season has not been specified. The RefCam footage aims to enrich reporting and offer fans new angles.

The stadium announcement system is also based on a successful pilot project tested at nine locations last season. Both leagues will start using stadium announcements by referees for live decision explanations following interventions by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

The DFL focuses on human measures, promoting respectful behavior and fair play before each game. Referees, coaches, and captains meet for a brief exchange in the dressing room before each game to reinforce these values.

The use of these technologies is not only to improve the game, but also to offer fans exciting insights. The season promises to be a fascinating one, with faster and more accurate offside decisions, detailed player tracking data, and exclusive RefCam footage.

Unfortunately, information about the person who coordinated the introduction of these innovative measures at the start of the season was not available at the time of this writing.

In conclusion, the 2022-23 Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga seasons are set to be characterised by innovation and progress, offering fans an even more dynamic game and exciting insights. The 2nd league will start on the 9th matchday on 17th October, following the Bundesliga's lead on 22nd August.

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