The NFL and Microsoft have deepened their multi-year tech partnership. Now, coaches and staff across all 32 teams are getting upgraded Surface tablets and dashboard tools powered by AI—so they can sift through game data in seconds.
How It Works
Next-level tablets: Over 2,500 Surface Copilot+ devices will be in use by coaches, staff, and players for real-time insights during games.
AI filters in motion: Thanks to GitHub Copilot, users can instantly sort through bias and noise—highlighting things like penalties, scoring plays, or personnel groupings based on down and distance.
Analytics made easy: A Copilot-powered dashboard pulls live data for analysts in the booth, helping with fast, spreadsheet-style breakdowns—no Excel ninja skills needed.
Beyond the game: The NFL is exploring AI-powered tools for the Combine scouting process, game-day operations, and back-office tasks—anything from weather planning to marketing and translation.
Why It Matters
This isn’t about AI making the play calls—it’s about freeing humans to coach smarter. The NFL isn’t replacing brains with bots, but ensuring coaches have timely, context-rich insights in a sport where every second and every decision count.
