LOS ANGELES, CA (May 16th, 2022) - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster has named Champion Data the Official Stats Provider of the PLL.

Champion Data’s progressive technology will track statistics that tell the story behind the game. An innovative leader in the sports analytics industry, Champion Data will look to provide more insight into team efficiencies, shooting, rebounding, and passing metrics. In partnering with Champion Data, the league will also benefit from utilizing their robust distribution capabilities, which will allow more fans to be able to access PLL stats across several different mediums.  

“Champion Data’s technology will enhance the fan experience through insightful and accurate stats,” said Christian Henze, VP of Strategy. “As we prepare to launch fantasy lacrosse in the PLL app, Champion Data’s innovation will play a major role in building a product that our fans enjoy.”

"Few sports organisations in the world have managed to lead, unite and inspire participation and viewership in the way PLL has done, driving rapid growth of lacrosse throughout the United States,” said Chris Hume, Director at Champion Data. “We are seeing one of the great sports evolution stories, building on a magnificent heritage and widespread participation at college level. Delivering a powerful data-driven, statistical and digital future with Champion Data will help accelerate success for lacrosse athletes, fans, broadcasters and sports lovers.  We cannot wait to play our role in revealing the story behind the game."

For more information on the upcoming PLL season, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com/schedule. 

ABOUT PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE 

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Chernin Group, Blum Capital, The Kraft Group, Arctos Sports Partners, and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was recognized by Front Office Sports’ 2021 Best Employers in Sports. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

ABOUT CHAMPION DATA

Champion Data has grown to become a leading provider of official live sports data, including end to end services for data analytics, data visualization, sports wagering, broadcast, athlete tracking and presentation products for coaching staff and media.  Champion Data works across Australian Rules Football, American Football, Horse Racing, Lacrosse, Cricket, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Netball, Football and Golf.