Bengaluru, September 2, 2026: Bengaluru FC, the Indian Super League champions of the 2018/19 season and two-time I-League champions, today announced their partnership renewal with StepOut, a leading sports technology company, for the third consecutive year. Under the partnership, StepOut is the club’s Official Performance Analysis Partner.
StepOut’s AI-powered ecosystem is currently used by top European clubs and their academies like Real Madrid and Ajax FC, as well as national football federations like the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Queensland, among others. This system will also be fully integrated across BFC’s youth setup, including the BFC Soccer Schools, through its Young Blues Elite programme and Reserve Teams. The partnership will help Bengaluru FC identify promising talent from across the country and give young players the tools and insights they need to develop their game. Through advanced data analytics and performance tracking, StepOut will support BFC in strengthening team performance and competing at the highest level throughout the season.
The partnership positions BFC at the forefront of youth development in India. Insights from StepOut’s technology will allow BFC to tailor training programmes to each player’s individual needs, building a pipeline of talent ready to compete on the global stage. It reflects BFC’s continued commitment to excellence and its vision of nurturing the next generation of Indian football.
Using StepOut as a tool, it helps the coaches to identify key markers of development to help them make better player assessments, providing them with greater clarity in understanding the potential of the team and helping them to streamline the processes better.
Speaking on the partnership, Sayak Ghosh, CEO, StepOut, said: “The mission behind StepOut has always been to empower coaches and players with objective measures of progress, enabling a data-driven pathway from grassroots to elite football. Through our close collaboration with Bengaluru FC over the past three years, we have built a connected digital ecosystem across the club’s footballing pyramid. This foundation has enabled the development of key performance benchmarks that support talent identification, accelerate player progression, and enhance operational efficiency across the club.”
About Bengaluru FC
Established in 2013, Bengaluru FC has quickly risen to become one of India’s leading football clubs. Its trophy cabinet includes two I-League titles, an Indian Super League title, and a historic AFC Cup run that saw BFC become the only Indian team to reach the final. The club calls the Sree Kanteerava Stadium home, where it consistently delivers on the pitch. Off the field, BFC remains deeply committed to grassroots development, nurturing local talent, and building community — a commitment reflected in its passionate fan base, most notably the West Block Blues.
About StepOut
StepOut is a sports technology company enhancing player and team performance through comprehensive data and video analysis. Its AI-powered platform is designed to be accessible and easy to use at every level of football, from grassroots to elite. By automating data collection and delivering actionable insights, StepOut is making performance data — once available only to the top tier of the game — accessible to clubs and academies everywhere. StepOut works with clubs and youth academies around the world, including AFC Ajax, with a presence across Canada, the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Its mission: turning today’s prodigies into tomorrow’s icons.
Some of their key accolades and recognitions include: Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia Award 2025 – Performance Category Award, The Ajax Reimagine Football Challenge 2022 and the KPMG Global Tech Innovator Competition, India 2025.
