The Premier League announced that starting from matchday 32, which begins on Saturday, April 12, it will start using the semi-automated offside technology previously seen in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, in recent editions of the Champions League and Europa League, and in La Liga (Spain).
Initially, the implementation was scheduled between October and November 2023, but it was delayed to conduct more tests both in the Premier League and the FA Cup. This system, already used in UEFA tournaments, allows for more precise offside detection thanks to advanced optical tracking and the generation of virtual graphics that enhance the experience both in the stadium and on television broadcasts.
"The technology maintains the integrity of the process while improving the speed, efficiency, and consistency of offside decision-making," explained the Premier League in a statement.
