Premier League Set To Introduce New Offside Technology From 2024/25 Season Onwards

The English Premier League is set to change the dynamics of football once again with the introduction of THIS new offside technology from next season onwards. Here are the details.

Official linesman ruling for an offside during a Premier League match

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Premier League: The Premier League has released an official statement on Thursday, April 11, stating that the league has decided to introduce the Semi Automated Offside Technology from next season onwards. A meeting between the members of the Premier League clubs and the Premier League board took place and the decision has come in the aftermath of the agreement between the parties for the implementation of the technology.

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to the introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology from next season

It will provide quicker placement of the virtual offside line and high-quality graphics to ensure an enhanced broadcast and stadium experience

— Premier League (@premierleague) April 11, 2024

🚨 Official: Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to the introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology.

The new system will be used for the first time in the Premier League next season. pic.twitter.com/wwSr6b42Fr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 11, 2024

Speaking of the technology, legendary referee Pierluigi Collina, who is currently the Chairman of FIFA’s Referee Committee said the following in concern with same back in 2022:

"We expect that semi-automated offside technology can take us a step further. Sometimes, the process to check a possible offside takes too long, especially when the offside incident is very tight. This is where semi-automated offside technology comes in - to offer faster and more accurate decisions."

 

Official Statement Released By The Premier League

"At a Premier League Shareholders’ meeting today, clubs unanimously agreed to the introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology. The new system will be used for the first time in the Premier League next season, and it is anticipated the technology will be ready to be introduced after one of the autumn international breaks. The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters," said Premier League in a released statement.