KINEXON OFFICIATE
The Future of Officiating Starts Here
Football thrives on rhythm, passion, and precision — but officiating at top speed is a challenge. Split-second decisions, limited angles, and high stakes demand absolute accuracy, while fans expect quick, fair calls without long VAR delays.
KINEXON OFFICIATE delivers fairness, speed, and precision — without interrupting the game. Powered by xBall, the world’s first ball with built-in touch detection, it doesn’t just track position — it feels the game. Every touch triggers a real-time signal, giving officials instant clarity when it counts most.
The result? Faster decisions, fewer stoppages, and a match that stays fair — and flowing.
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A New Era for Referees
KINEXON OFFICIATE, powered by xBall technology, revolutionizes officiating with millisecond-accurate touch detection — eliminating uncertainty in the game’s most critical moments. By precisely determining WHEN and IF a ball was touched, it resolves offside rulings and unclear contact situations instantly — key sources of controversial calls and game delays.
More than just tracking movement, it detects even the slightest deflection, from a fingertip graze to a subtle brush of a boot, ensuring referees and VAR officials make faster, fairer, and more confident decisions.
Real-Time Insight for Real-Time Decisions
With KINEXON OFFICIATE, referees move beyond freeze-frames, delays, and subjective judgment. Every touch and decision point is captured with millisecond precision — enabling faster, fairer calls through real-time, data-backed clarity.
Instant Touch Detection
Know exactly when and if the ball was touched — in real time.
Ultra-Fast Offside Resolution
Pinpoint the moment of contact instantly to resolve offside calls faster.
VAR & Broadcast Sync
The heartbeat of the game — perfectly synced with VAR and live feeds.
Unmatched Touch Precision
Detect even the lightest deflections for fairer, faster officiating.
More Than Data - Confidence in Every Detail
End the Guesswork
Real-time, sensor-based touch detection removes doubt from the game’s most debated moments. No more guessing, no more controversy — just clear, confident decisions every time.
Pinpoint Accuracy in Every Frame
With 500Hz tracking, KINEXON OFFICIATE captures the exact kick point to the millisecond. That means faster, more precise offside rulings — and far less time spent on replays.
Trust Built on Technology
Objective, indisputable data empowers referees to make consistent calls. The result? Greater fairness, transparency, and trust among players, coaches, and fans.
Let the Game Flow
No one watches football for the waiting. OFFICIATE speeds up VAR, reduces stoppages, and keeps the action moving — making every match faster, fairer, and more exciting.
Transforming Officiating with Data-Driven Precision
See how xBall technology delivers instant, data-driven insights to transform decision-making in football’s most crucial moments.
Why KINEXON OFFICIATE?
Fair. Fast. Focused on the game.
A Fairer Game for Everyone
Enhance accuracy and transparency in officiating to reduce controversy and build trust between players, referees, and fans — at every level of the game.
Less Interruption
Speed up decision-making with real-time ball touch detection. Minimize delays, shorten VAR checks, and keep matches flowing smoothly.
Confidence in Every Call
Remove doubt with precise sensor data that captures the exact moment and location of contact — no guessing, just clarity and consistency.
Future-Proof Officiating
Seamlessly integrate with existing VAR and broadcast systems, giving referees the tools they need to meet the demands of the modern game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does OFFICIATE integrate with VAR and SAOT technology?
Officiate integrates seamlessly with VAR and SAOT systems via Precision Time Protocol (PTP), ensuring synchronized, real-time data transfer. Connected ball data — delivered in customizable formats — is streamed either directly or via cloud interfaces to existing video review or offside detection platforms. This enables full alignment between sensor-based ball tracking and optical systems.
What kind of data does the connected ball collect?
The connected ball collects both positional and motion data. While 100Hz position data provides spatial tracking, the key asset for officiating is the 500Hz IMU signal, capturing high-resolution acceleration and gyroscopic data. This enables continuous touch detection as well as discrete touch event recognition for precise timing and contact verification.
How fast is the decision-making process with OFFICIATE?
The full decision-making process depends on the broader system architecture, but Officiate delivers the core touch detection signals — such as when and if the ball was touched — in real time. These events are typically available within milliseconds, enabling sub-second responsiveness for integration into officiating workflows.
What sports are supported by OFFICIATE?
Officiate is currently optimized for football (soccer), where precision timing and touch detection have the greatest officiating impact. However, the technology is also compatible with other team sports using official match balls, such as handball or American football, and can be tailored accordingly.