Major League Pickleball (MLP) and Owl AI have announced a partnership headed into the 2026 season.
Owl AI is bringing artificial intelligence to line calling in Major League Pickleball. The system will sit behind standard cameras to make judging decisions.
In contrast to expensive hardware systems used in other sports (like Hawk-Eye in tennis and football, among others), the Owl AI platform leverages advanced generative AI and computer vision to analyze video, delivering human-level accuracy in judging and data analytics.
As a 100% software-based solution, Owl AI will integrate with existing MLP broadcast cameras.
Line calls have been a recurring problem in professional pickleball since... professional pickleball began. Players making their own line calls has been an issue in the sport and has been a topic of conversation among pros and on pickleball podcasts.
Owl AI has most recently been involved with the 2025 Aspen X Games . The X Games used the technology that is now known as Owl AI to experiment with AI judging.
"We are thrilled to partner with Major League Pickleball, a league that shares our vision for the future of sports technology," said Josh Gwyther, CEO of Owl AI.
"Our AI platform is built to deliver the speed and accuracy that a fast-paced sport like pickleball demands. This partnership will not only enhance the integrity of line calls and challenges for players but will also create a more engaging and transparent experience for the millions of fans wat... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/major-league-pickleball-announces-2026-partnership-with-o-ai-to-fix-line-calls/
