Pioneering the Future of Football Through AI

IFS and Chelsea Football Club

The First Industrial AI Partner of a European Top-Flight Football Club

IFS is proud to be Principal Partner of Chelsea FC, supporting the club's long-term digital transformation through advanced Industrial AI. Together, we're enhancing performance, operational excellence and fan engagement on a global stage.  

 

Whether you're a Chelsea fan, a business leader or media, discover how IFS and Chelsea FC are pushing the boundaries of modern football.

Understanding the Partnership: What You Need to Know

Industrial AI in Action

See how IFS and Chelsea FC bring industrial AI to life—powering every matchday experience from the pitch to behind the scenes.

  • A Partnership Built on Shared Ambition

    Watch how IFS and Chelsea FC use industrial AI to drive smarter decisions on and off the pitch.
  • Every Second on the Pitch Counts

    Discover how Industrial AI helps Chelsea FC maintain peak performance when it matters most
  • Thousands of Moving Parts. One Seamless Operation.  

    See how Industrial AI coordinates every service touchpoint at Chelsea FC  

Where Industrial AI Drives Impact

Explore where industrial AI is transforming how the club operates, makes decisions, and engages fans at Chelsea FC.

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    AI-Powered Operations

    Chelsea is more than a football team — it’s a complex operation with thousands of assets across stadium infrastructure, facilities, and logistics. With IFS Industrial AI, the club can better predict maintenance needs, optimize schedules, and keep matchday operations running smoothly so players can perform and fans enjoy a seamless experience.

  • Intelligent Decision-Making

    From infrastructure planning to predictive maintenance, IFS technology helps turn operational data into actionable insights. With better visibility into performance and resources, Chelsea can make smarter decisions that support long-term efficiency and performance.

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    Fan Engagement Meets AI

    IFS Industrial AI can also help enhance how supporters interact with the club. By enabling more personalized services and smarter digital experiences, technology helps create a more connected and engaging environment for Chelsea fans around the world.

A Shared Vision

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    “In sport as in industry, the margins are small, the stakes are high, and the right decision at the right moment is everything. That’s what IFS Industrial AI delivers for the industries that power the global economy. Chelsea FC holds itself to that same uncompromising standard, and that shared ambition is exactly why we’re proud to be their Principal Partner.”

    Mark Moffat
    Chief Executive Officer of IFS

Trusted by Global Industry

While Chelsea Football Club connects with 3.2 billion fans across 190 countries, this partnership goes beyond front-of-shirt branding — linking the IFS logo to the real-world impact of Industrial AI on the pitch, behind the scenes, and across the club’s global fanbase. Together, Chelsea’s global reach and IFS’s global technology expertise bring innovation and operational intelligence to one of the world’s most demanding sporting environments.

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    customers trust IFS technology worldwide

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    experts delivering Industrial AI globally

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    IFS technology supports organizations operating in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Read the Official Announcement

Chelsea Football Club named IFS as its Principal Partner, marking the start of a global partnership focused on bringing Industrial AI into elite football operations. The collaboration aims to support smarter decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the fan experience.

 

Read the official press release to learn more about the announcement and the vision behind the collaboration.

IFS in Global Sport

IFS partners with leading organizations across global sport, bringing Industrial AI and technology into high-performance environments beyond football.

  • IFS and Sri Lanka Cricket

    IFS partners with Sri Lanka Cricket as the Official Team Sponsor for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, supporting one of the world’s most passionate cricketing nations on the global stage.

  • IFS and Cadillac Formula 1® Team

    IFS serves as the Official Technology Partner of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, helping power operations across engineering, supply chain, finance, and race development in one of the world’s most demanding sports.

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    Big Ten Conference

    IFS is the Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference, bringing Industrial AI and enterprise technology to one of the largest collegiate athletic organizations in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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    Get in touch with the IFS team to learn more about our technology, partnerships, and solutions.

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