Fastbreak AI Acquires Barcelogic, Expanding Presence in European Sports Schedule Optimization
Acquisition Strengthens Fastbreak’s Reach Across European Leagues and Grows Customer Base
CHARLOTTE, N.C. & BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a pivotal move set to expand its international footprint, Fastbreak AI, the premier AI-powered sports operations engine, has acquired Barcelogic (https://barcelogic.com), a leading European sports schedule optimization provider. This strategic acquisition accelerates Fastbreak AI’s growth across Europe, bringing new partnerships with some of the most prestigious professional sports leagues in the world.
Barcelogic has established itself as a trusted scheduling partner for some of the most prestigious sports leagues globally, including FIFA, Spain’s La Liga, Portugal’s Primeira Liga, and Mexico’s Liga MX. Known for delivering tailored, mathematically optimized scheduling solutions, Barcelogic helps leagues streamline operations while balancing logistics, broadcasting priorities, and competitive fairness while reducing travel for athletes and increasing accessibility for fans.
At the core of Barcelogic’s success is its founder and CEO, Robert Nieuwenhuis, a renowned professor of computer science at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain. With over 6,000 academic citations, Nieuwenhuis is recognized for his expertise in logic, algorithm development, and combinatorial optimization.
“Barcelogic has always been driven by precision and a deep understanding of sports scheduling’s complexities,” said Robert Nieuwenhuis. “Joining Fastbreak AI presents an exciting opportunity to extend our impact. We’ll work together to offer leagues even faster, more efficient scheduling solutions, supported by Fastbreak’s leading Pro platform.”
Through this acquisition, Fastbreak AI expands its presence across Europe and strengthens relationships with top-tier professional leagues. Barcelogic’s clients will transition to the Fastbreak Pro platform, providing access to enhanced tools designed to optimize scheduling, streamline operations, and increase the value of broadcast media rights.
“We’re excited to welcome Barcelogic’s expertise and customer relationships into the Fastbreak AI family,” said John Stewart, CEO of Fastbreak AI. “This acquisition significantly broadens our reach in European sports and enables us to serve premier leagues with even greater speed, precision, and efficiency.”
With this strategic acquisition, Fastbreak AI reinforces its position as the global leader in sports scheduling and operations technology. By expanding its European presence, the company continues to raise the standard for operational excellence in sports—empowering leagues, collegiate conferences, and sports federations to elevate sporting experiences.
About Fastbreak AI
Fastbreak AI is the ultimate AI-powered sports operations engine, offering fully integrated solutions for scheduling, tournament management, and sponsorship activation. Fastbreak Pro is the leading sports scheduling platform, built for professional leagues to reduce logistical challenges and maximize the value of broadcast schedules. Driven by advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning, Fastbreak’s products simplify operations, optimize league scheduling, and provide actionable insights, empowering customers to deliver exceptional sporting experiences. Learn more at www.fastbreak.ai.
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