Data Stadium to Provide Referee Replay System Utilizing SPIIDEO for LEAGUE H Playoffs

Data Stadium Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Ishizawa; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will provide a video review system utilizing the sports video DX solution "SPIIDEO" for the "2025-26 LEAGUE H Playoffs," organized by the Japan Handball Association and the Japan Handball League.

This system is a mechanism for referees to review footage when significant doubts arise regarding play decisions, and it contributes to the smooth and proper operation of the LEAGUE H Playoffs through decision support utilizing video.

■ Background of Providing the Video Review System

In sports competitions, video review systems that allow for the confirmation of crucial game moments via video are utilized as a means to improve decision accuracy and ensure fairness in competition.

However, their implementation requires the establishment of filming systems and video review environments tailored to the specific sport, venue conditions, and operational needs on the day of the tournament.

Against this backdrop, the Company will provide a video review system for the "2025-26 LEAGUE H Playoffs" by leveraging SPIIDEO. By utilizing the flexible, cloud-based deployment features of SPIIDEO, and efficiently constructing and operating a video review environment that adapts to the conditions of each tournament, we will realize a system capable of quickly reviewing necessary scenes during matches.

This initiative marks the first collaboration between the Company and LEAGUE H.

■ Response to Competition Management Areas Utilizing Video Solutions

To address the diverse challenges faced by sports venues, the Company provides support tailored to objectives and operational conditions by combining its own expertise with external partners and advanced solutions.

This case serves as an example demonstrating the Company's capability to address issues in competition management, including referee decision support.

Moving forward, the Company will continue to tackle challenges in the sports field by offering a wide range of solutions, from video filming, analysis, and distribution to competition management support, in accordance with the characteristics of each sport and tournament, and the operational conditions on site.

■ About the LEAGUE H Playoffs

Dates: June 12 (Fri), 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun)
Venue: Yoyogi National Gymnasium, First Gymnasium
Tournament Format:
[Men's League] Knockout format with the top 6 teams from the regular season (5 matches total)
[Women's League] Knockout format with the top 5 teams from the regular season (4 matches total)
Details such as participating teams and matchups can be found on the special website.

2025-26 LEAGUE H PLAYOFFS

■ About SPIIDEO

SPIIDEO is a sports video DX solution that utilizes AI technology and the cloud. It enables various video applications according to purpose, including the filming, analysis, and distribution of sports video, as well as a replay system for referees to review plays during matches.
Through its partnership with SPIIDEO, the Company supports leagues, sports organizations, clubs, and tournament organizers in Japan in solving challenges by utilizing video solutions.

SPIIDEO Special Website: https://spiideo.datastadium.jp/
Introduction to SPIIDEO Implementation Case at J1 FC Tokyo: https://datastadium.co.jp/works/1LTL_3GH
Video Production and Distribution Support for the 2025 J.League International Youth Cup: https://datastadium.co.jp/works/Qr8OGrg3