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Electronic Arts (EA) has reached an agreement to acquire TRACAB Technologies, a company renowned for its advanced sports optical tracking and analysis solutions.
This strategic move marks another significant step in EA SPORTS’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of interactive sports experiences.
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Purpose of the Acquisition
This acquisition is central to EA SPORTS’ ongoing efforts to innovate and create more lifelike sports simulations. By integrating TRACAB’s cutting-edge technology, EA aims to harness vast amounts of real-world data to enhance game realism and improve in-game animation.
The move is also set to bolster EA’s capabilities in utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to refine gameplay dynamics.
Cutting-Edge Technology and Capabilities

TRACAB’s technology is capable of capturing nearly every action on the field at a frequency of 60Hz, generating around 600 million data points per game.
This high-resolution data includes detailed insights on 65 unique metrics per player and referee, covering aspects like live skeleton data from 21 joints, center of mass, ball tracking, and more.
These capabilities promise to elevate the fidelity of sports simulations, allowing EA SPORTS to deliver unprecedented realism in their virtual environments.
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Enhanced User Experience and Future Benefits

With TRACAB’s data capture and analysis solutions, EA SPORTS is poised to revolutionize both gaming and broadcasting experiences.
The integration will allow for near real-time insights that can transform player statistics, in-game animations, and artificial intelligence behaviors, making simulations more dynamic and reflective of real-world sports.
Furthermore, these advancements are expected to enhance the EA SPORTS App, propelling it to the forefront of interactive sports platforms and offering fans richer, more immersive experiences both on and off the field.
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Executive Statements
Cam Weber, President of EA SPORTS, stated:
Data is at the center of every meaningful advancement in the world of sports today. Integrating TRACAB’s capabilities into our portfolio will accelerate our vision of transforming sports simulations into living, breathing experiences.
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Martin Brogren, GM of TRACAB Technologies, added:
“Joining EA SPORTS marks an exciting new chapter for us. With EA’s vast resources and commitment to innovation, we are confident that together we can create even more immersive and dynamic experiences for sports fans around the world.”
Industry Impact
The acquisition is not only significant for gamers but also for media broadcast teams, coaches, referees, and sports analysts who rely on accurate, real-time data.
By delivering detailed performance analytics, EA SPORTS aims to provide tools that could redefine how live sports are experienced and analyzed, potentially setting new industry standards.
Closing Timeline
The deal is slated to close in EA’s first fiscal quarter of FY26, marking the beginning of a new chapter for EA SPORTS as it leverages TRACAB’s innovations to further cement its leadership in the interactive sports entertainment market.
This acquisition underscores EA SPORTS’ strategic vision of merging state-of-the-art technology with sports entertainment, ensuring that their digital offerings continue to evolve and captivate a global audience.
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