Alibaba Group and UEFA are bringing the Chinese giant’s 360-degree replay technology to football, after signing an exclusive six-year deal covering several major tournaments in Europe.The partnership, which has been widely reported in state media, will see the sport’s regional governing body join the International Olympic Committee and NBA China, among others, in working with Qwen, Alibaba’s Artificial Intelligence model.With European football accelerating its digital transformation and fan engagement, Alibaba will become the official AI, cloud services and e-commerce partner for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League from the 2027-28 season to the 2032-33 season, as well as Euro 2028.
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SUN · 2026-05-31 · 03:42 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0531-80520
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Alibaba Group signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will bring 360 replay tech to major events
Alibaba Group and Uefa have entered into an exclusive six-year partnership that will integrate Alibaba's 360-degree replay technology into major European football tournaments. This deal, effective from the 2027-28 season through 2032-33, includes the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and Euro 2028.
Josh BallSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-31 · 03:42 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Alibaba Group and Uefa have entered into an exclusive six-year partnership that will integrate Alibaba's 360-degree replay technology into major European football tournaments. This deal, effective from the 2027-28 season through 2032-33, includes the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and Euro 2028. Uefa will leverage Alibaba's artificial intelligence model, Qwen, alongside its cloud services and e-commerce capabilities. This collaboration signifies European football's ongoing digital transformation and aims to enhance fan engagement. Alibaba joins other prominent organizations like the International Olympic Committee and NBA China in working with Qwen.
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Alibaba's AI model, Qwen, will be used in this partnership, similar to its work with the International Olympic Committee and NBA China.
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The deal covers the period from the 2027-28 season to the 2032-33 season.
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The partnership will make Alibaba the official AI, cloud services, and e-commerce partner for the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and Euro 2028.
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Alibaba Group and Uefa have signed an exclusive six-year deal to bring Alibaba's 360-degree replay technology to major European football events.
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