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TUM Football Analytics Hackathon 2026
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Immerse yourself in the world of cutting-edge technology, work with brilliant minds, and tackle real-world challenges. Whether you're a programming genius, a design guru, or simply brimming with brilliant ideas—there's a place for YOU here!
60 master's and doctoral students from TUM in the fields of computer science, data science, and sports science will immerse themselves in the world of soccer analysis and work in eight teams to solve real-world challenges using spatio-temporal game data. The hackathon will be evaluated by a jury of experts from academia, professional soccer, and the sports industry, and will conclude with the opportunity to present the results at SportsInnovation 2026 in Düsseldorf!
Why participate in our hackathon?
Turn your ideas into functional prototypes. Network with industry experts and potential future partners. Gain recognition for your innovation. Improve your skills and learn from the best in the industry.
- Evaluation by a jury of experts from academia, professional soccer, and the sports industry
- Representatives of the three best groups will be invited to the finals at SportsInnovation 2026 on 4 March 2026, in Düsseldorf
- The event will take place as part of the TUM "Project Week" (5 ECTS)
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary! Spread the word, tag your tech-savvy friends, and let's make #Football_Hackathon2026 an unforgettable event!
Supported by:
TUM Department of Health & Sport Sciences • Munich Data Science Institute • AWS • DFB • DFL • FIFA • Sportradar
Details
Contact for further information: Prof. Daniel Link
Date: 12-17 January 2026
Place: TUM Campus im Olympiapark, München
Target group: TUM students from the fields of computer science / data science / sports science
Registration: via TUM-Online (MHP0000401) or via E-Mail until 15 November 2025
Counts as TUM project week: 5 ECTS