We're excited to announce that PLAYBACK has been shortlisted for the London Rising Star Award at the UK StartUp Awards 2026.

This recognition comes just months after winning UK National Global StartUp of the Year at the 2025 UK StartUp Awards - an achievement that put PLAYBACK on the map as one of the most exciting companies in sport and technology. Being shortlisted for the Rising Star Award is a testament to the momentum we've built since that win and the impact we continue to make across the global sporting ecosystem.

PLAYBACK has grown at an extraordinary pace. We now power over thousands of youth players every weekend across multiple countries to make elite-level sports technology accessible to athletes at every level. From AI cameras and GPS tracking to live streaming and player profiles - the same tools used by the world's top clubs are now within reach for grassroots teams, academies, and recreational players.

The UK StartUp Awards has been a platform that has championed our mission from the very beginning, and we're honoured to be shortlisted once again. This isn't just about recognition - it's validation that the sporting world is ready for what we're building.

To every partner, player, coach, and ambassador in the PLAYBACK Network - this one's for you. We're hungry for more and we're just getting started.

Let's make it happen.

The PLAYBACK Team