Bringing Autonomous Broadcasting to Youth Soccer with Reeplayer
Reeplayer partnered with Hellbender to build a hardware platform that brings professional-grade, hands-free broadcasting to youth soccer teams.
Partner Profile
Reeplayer is a sports technology company focused on transforming youth soccer through autonomous game broadcasting and instant access to high-quality footage. Its mission is to make every match easy to livestream, replay, and share—so players, coaches, and families never miss a moment. With thousands of games livestreamed every week, Reeplayer is changing how youth soccer is captured and experienced across the U.S.
Project Challenges
Reeplayer set out to deliver professional-grade live game coverage to youth soccer teams in a compact, field-ready system. The goal was simple: make it effortless to broadcast, watch, and share full matches without operators, complex setup, or additional infrastructure. Key challenges included:
- Multi-Camera Integration: Seamlessly stitching three high-resolution cameras for seamless panoramic video.
- On-Device AI: Tracking player movements and generating highlight reels based on jersey numbers.
- Outdoor Reliability: Ensuring performance in varying weather and lighting conditions.
- Live Streaming: Providing real-time video to streaming platforms like YouTube via LTE connectivity.
- Durability: Managing heat, vibration, and continuous operation during long match days.
Hellbender needed to design a solution that balanced high-performance AI processing with ruggedized hardware for demanding sports environments.
Solution & Results
Working closely with Reeplayer, Hellbender engineered a three-camera system powered by a NVIDIA Jetson module that intelligently captures, stitches, and streams soccer matches in real time. The platform combines advanced AI pipelines with robust connectivity and durability, delivering a seamless experience for players, coaches, and fans.
Key Features
- Three-Camera System: Provides professional-quality panoramic video – including audio collected by integrated microphones – stitched together by a NVIDIA Jetson module
- AI Highlight Generation: Detects players and creates highlight reels using jersey number tracking, all done on-edge.
- Real-Time Streaming: LTE and wi-fi connectivity for live broadcasts to YouTube and other platforms, all within seconds of live play.
- Ruggedized Design: Built to withstand outdoor conditions and extended use.
- Extended Battery Life: 100 WHr battery for uninterrupted operation.
- Portability and ease of use: Deployed at the push of a button, this system doesn’t require bulky infrastructure such as a generator or large desktop computer. All you have to do is set it up on top of a tripod and hit go.
Impact
Partnering with Hellbender has allowed Reeplayer to stay focused on its core mission, giving youth soccer players, coaches, and families effortless access to high-quality game footage through reliable, real-time broadcasting. With hundreds of systems deployed and thousands of games captured, Reeplayer is changing what’s possible once players actually have their moments on video. That footage becomes an asset: something players can share, learn from, relive, and use to open new opportunities on and off the field. With Hellbender as a partner and growing demand among youth soccer teams, Reeplayer is setting a new standard for sports technology, making professional-grade game coverage accessible to every team.
