The Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB), Brazil’s premier professional basketball league, has entered a multi-year partnership with Sportradar Group AG to enhance growth, data-driven innovation, and integrity across the league.
Comprehensive Coverage Across All Competitions
The agreement covers the full LNB ecosystem, including:
- NBB Caixa – Men’s professional league
- Copa Super 8
- Development League
- Liga Ouro
- Interligas and Interligas Development League
Sportradar will provide worldwide rights for audiovisual content, betting and gaming data collection, and distribution, bringing its global expertise to one of Brazil’s most popular sports.
Advanced Data and AI Integration
LNB will integrate Sportradar’s Synergy portfolio, including:
- Synergy Stats – Advanced data collection and analytics
- Synergy Coaching – AI-driven video analysis and scouting platform for game breakdown, opponent scouting, and talent evaluation
Integrity and Fraud Prevention
The partnership also includes Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS AI), plus educational workshops for athletes, referees, and administrators to protect over 620 matches per season from corruption and match-fixing.
Sergio Floris, Managing Director Brazil at Sportradar, said:
“We are delighted to partner with the LNB and support the next phase of growth for basketball in Brazil. Together, we aim to elevate the league through innovation, data and integrity.”
Rodrigo Montoro, LNB President, added:
“This agreement will enhance the development of Brazilian basketball and strongly positions us in both national and international markets, bringing significant benefits over the next four years.”
Strategic Significance
With existing integrity partnerships with the CBF (football) and CBV (volleyball), Sportradar now completes its footprint across Brazil’s three most popular sports, further cementing its role in supporting development, innovation, and the protection of competitions central to fans’ passion.
This deal positions LNB to strengthen its international profile, improve operational excellence, and safeguard the integrity of Brazil’s basketball competitions.
