Live performance data
Live high definition data
Opta is the world's leading sports data supplier. We collect more data, in more detail than anyone else.
Our data is collected live and we believe this brings more possibilities for all of our clients in all of the market sectors in which we operate. Hugely detailed live data can enhance and illuminate broadcast coverage or power innovative online experiences on all platforms.
Our most detailed data feeds allow for cutting edge analytics to improve the understanding of sport, enabling betting companies and professional clubs to compile highly complex predictive models.
A new global standard
We collect our data using a consistent methodology. This ensures that like for like comparsions can be made between players, leagues and competitions.
Our mission is to create a global standard for sports data. We use a consistent set of definitions and this ensures our database is the most accurate and most credible available anywhere on earth.
Driving the data agenda
We work closely with our customers to ensure that our data helps them to improve their coverage, across all types of media.
Over time we've ensured that our data fits seamlessly with the way they work, integrating with partner companies in the world of broadcasting, betting, media and professional sport.
This means our data finds its way to every corner of the world of sport, powering hundreds of the best experiences available anywhere.
Piero’s Heatmap effect integrates and aggregates event data to highlight the most active areas of the pitch
The Hego touchscreen can integrate detailed Opta performance data such as player touch and pass maps.
Skybet ran a successful email marketing campaign underpinned by Opta editorial content.
Opta facts provide insightful and informative reasons to bet and are presented on the Betfair homepage.
William Hill using an Opta fact as call to action in weekly emails.
A new generation of cutting edge football analysis website is possible due to Opta's data. Highly detailed performance data is the new benchmark for footbal publishers worldwide.
The FourFourTwo StatsZone app allows users to analyse and share live stats on their iOS devices, as the game progresses.
Bantr uses Opta Match Stats on the blog
ESPN Gamecast use Live Match data from Opta
France Football magazine use Opta content for a comparison piece between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The Guardian using Opta Chalkboards to show passes
The England bowler James Anderson uses innovative data visualisations on his official website, using Opta's detailed cricket data.
The Live Rugby Android smartphone app uses detailed Opta rugby feeds to produce an interactive analytical experience for rugby fans.
The official website of Manchester City uses data visualisation to bring the online matchday experience to life.
MLS Match Centre Chalkboard
Sky Sports Event Centre Commentary
Sport magazine use some Opta tennis data in a piece on Andy Murray.
Sky Sports used our data to create a widget comparing the current Manchester United defenders.
The Times used Opta Graphics for a preview of Wales v England
Our editorial team's expertise can put a new spin on more traditional forms of sports data.
FourFourTwo Australia - A League Widget
Castrol's global sponsorship of football, including the European Championships and FIFA World Cup, was based on Opta data. Opta powers both the Castrol Rankings and Castrol Index.
Castrol also published their statistical content on their Castrol Football smartphone app.
Top tier cricket sponsor Investec, used detailed Opta cricket data for sponsored graphical output.
Nike used Opta data on the Take Control Homepage
Adidas used live Opta data from the UEFA Champions League for a digital match tracker website.
How BT Sport use Opta data overlaid on the big pitch in their studio.