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  • Game on as Sportz Interactive’s Hackathon scores with GenAI fan tech

    Game on as Sportz Interactive’s Hackathon scores with GenAI fan tech

    MUMBAI: Whistles, cheers, and a whole lot of code Sportz Interactive (SI) turned its Mumbai HQ into a digital stadium as the final of its 2025 Hackathon kicked off with innovations that could change how fans watch, play, and engage with sport. In just 48 hours, 17 teams pulled off a blitz of GenAI-fuelled creations, with five standout groups making it to the finale. The line-up of ideas read like a wishlist for sports fans: an AI-powered content management system that cuts costs and boosts speed, a design and calendar assistant that converts live sports data into campaign-ready graphics, and a GenAI “factory” that transforms plain text into mini-games within minutes.

    Not to be outdone, another team showcased an intelligent cricket coverage platform delivering real-time analysis, while a plug-and-play trivia widget promised to keep digital audiences hooked with personalised, context-aware questions fuelled by SI’s proprietary sports data.

    The finale itself felt more like a festival than a boardroom. SI’s in-house band, The SIgnature, opened the day with live renditions of crowd favourites before the coding stars took the field.

    A judging panel featuring Jake Lush McCrum (CEO, Rajasthan Royals), Binda Dey (Group CMO, Knight Riders Sports), sports broadcaster Jatin Sapru, and Nikhil Raghavan (Partner, Marathon Edge) joined SI’s top brass Arvind Iyengar (Chairman) and Siddharth Raman (CEO) in picking the winners.

    “This year’s Hackathon was a clear signal that GenAI is the MVP of the future of fan engagement,” said Raman, adding that the showcased solutions were “a direct look at how sports organisations can connect with audiences in smarter, more meaningful ways.”

    For SI, the event wasn’t just about innovation in theory, it was about testing how AI, sport, and storytelling can collide to create the next era of immersive fan experiences. Judging by the energy in the room, it looks like the future of fandom just got its own highlight reel.

  • Seattle Orcas partners with Sportz Interactive as the official digital agency

    Seattle Orcas partners with Sportz Interactive as the official digital agency

    Mumbai: Seattle Orcas, the flagship Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise representing the Pacific Northwest, have partnered with Sportz Interactive (SI) as its official digital agency. This marks a significant milestone as it represents SI’s first collaboration with a MLC team.

    Sportz Interactive will play a pivotal role in enhancing Seattle Orcas’ digital presence, focusing on fan acquisition, retention, and commercialization. The partnership aims to elevate the overall fan experience while creating meaningful interactions between the team, its supporters, and its sponsors.

    In the first year of this exciting collaboration, Sportz Interactive will concentrate on harnessing first-party data, ensuring robust retention strategies on various social media platforms, and contributing to the creation of substantial value within the Seattle Orcas’ ecosystem. This approach aligns with SI’s commitment to delivering innovative and engaging digital solutions.

    “Seattle Orcas are thrilled to welcome Sportz Interactive into our family as our official digital agency,” said Seattle Orcas co-owner Sanjay Parthasarathy. “In this digital age, establishing a strong, unique and different online presence is crucial, and we believe Sportz Interactive’s expertise will bring an added perspective to our engagement strategies”.

    Sportz Interactive is known for its commitment to storytelling and this ethos will be at the core of its collaboration with Seattle Orcas. The digital agency brings a wealth of experience in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, contributing to a deeper connection between the team and its supporters.

    “We are excited to embark on this journey with Seattle Orcas, our first Major League Cricket team. Through this relationship, we aim to elevate the digital presence of Seattle Orcas, build a loyal fan base and create long term commercial value for the franchise,”  said Sportz Interactive CEO Siddharth Raman.

    As Seattle Orcas and Sportz Interactive join forces, they look forward to setting new benchmarks in the digital landscape of Major League Cricket. The partnership is poised to bring fresh and innovative digital experiences to fans, fostering a deeper sense of community and engagement.