La Liga announces it will become the first football league to use “Connected Ball” technology in every match, starting with the 2026-27 season. The technology is designed to support officiating decisions and enhance data for fans during games.
The reporting from both outlets describes the rollout as league-wide rather than limited to select fixtures or venues, placing La Liga ahead of other top-flight competitions in adopting the connected system across its full schedule. While both sources frame the change around improved officiating and increased fan engagement, they provide limited additional detail on how match officials will rely on the data or what specific fan-facing features will be available. Both accounts emphasize the same planned start date and the breadth of coverage across all matches.
