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In sport, truth starts with Opta.

The world’s most trusted sports data powers the insights, stories, and experiences that bring fans closer to the game.

3-point field goals made by 7-ft+ players

Internationally-Born All-Stars

Points scored by players aged 35+ 

Team 3-point field goals made per game

Team turnovers per game

Triple Doubles

Average Starting Lineups Used

Fourth Quarter Comebacks

1981-82

4

2025-26

1314

1981-82

0%

2025-26

32%

1981-82

1318

2025-26

15252

1981-82

0.6

2025-26

13.3

1981-82

17.7

2025-26

14.5

1981-82

39

2025-26

136

1981-82

13.3

2025-26

30.2

1981-82

8

2025-26

30
Opta: 

Decades of Data Innovation in Basketball

Opta:

Decades of Data Innovation

We first started capturing basketball data in 1981, a development which transformed storytelling in the sport. Today, Stats Perform’s Opta data is the ultimate authority whenever a major milestone is hit or a first-time action occurs.

To illustrate how basketball has evolved during the last 45 years, we have created an interactive ball comprising metrics which highlight how the sport has changed. Experience it yourself by rotating it on its axis and clicking on each metric, which demonstrate Opta’s unique ability to surface stories using our vast sports archive.

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In a world of infinite highlights and instant reactions, fans expect the truth - in real time, on their terms.

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Media and Creators

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Broadcasters and Streamers

Make your live coverage richer and faster whilst simultaeously increasing output. Surface the best stories with our complete editorial ecosystem.

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Sportsbooks

Delivering the best-in-class live streams and betting data across multiple sports to keep bettors on-site and grow in-play handle.

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Teams, Leagues and Federations

Data that delivers remarkable fan experiences, elevates in-game performance and increases commercial value.

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For me, Opta is the gold standard. I genuinely trust it the most and without it I couldn't do my job. And with that, the presenters, the producers, the pundits and commentators couldn't do their job without it.

Jonny Blain, Premier League Productions

With the insights and data from Opta, we were always up to date on the milestones and records that Bayer 04 Leverkusen set both nationally and internationally and were able to use them on our platforms and social media.

Heiko Schulz, Head of Digital Development, Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Opta are synonymous with data in football. When we explained what we wanted to do with the xJinx campaign, Opta got it straight away and immediately started helping us bring it to life.

James Donovan, Senior Director - Head of Integrated Marketing

We could not have built TryZone IQ without Opta. Your APIs and real-time data feeds were the backbone of the entire platform.

Graham Taylor, Senior Director - Head of Applied Innovation.

Opta means reliable, credible and accurate data.

Alan Zaruba, Flashscore

It’s the standard. Everybody knows Opta when it comes to sport and data.

Kate Jones, OneTwo Technology

When sport needs the right answer, it needs Opta.

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Opta: The Most Trusted Brand

Opta is globally recognised, independently verified and trusted by fans, professionals, broadcasters, sportsbooks, teams and leagues. It gives sport a common language and a trusted source of truth.

Massive Data Engine

Our sports intelligence engine is built on 9.1+ petabytes of proprietary sports data across thousands of competitions and 20+ sports, giving customers the historical depth and live context others cannot easily recreate.

AI Built for Sport

Advanced AI trained on proprietary sports data, not generic internet data. With 140+ AI models and 8 domain-specific foundation models, Stats Perform turns trusted sports data into predictions, simulations, analysis, storytelling and personalised fan experiences at scale.

Proprietary Advantage

Technology others cannot easily replicate. Protected by 842+ patent assets, proprietary methods, expert collection, computer vision and automation, Stats Perform delivers sports intelligence with the speed, accuracy and scale modern sport demands.

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