Official Premier League announcement – Step forward as Premier League clubs agree VAR change


 
 
 
 
 
 

Premier League clubs have today agreed a change to how VAR operates.

The official announcement (see below) revealing that semi-automated offside technology is to be introduced in the English top tier.

Premier League clubs aiming to have it up and running later this year, at some point early in the 2024/25 season.

All changes are to be welcomed that will speed up the process and minimise the ridiculously long delays that frustrate so many football fans.

Premier League official statement – 11 April 2024:

‘At a Premier League Shareholders’ meeting today, clubs unanimously agreed to the introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology.

The new system will be used for the first time in the Premier League next season, and it is anticipated the technology will be ready to be introduced after one of the autumn international breaks.

The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters.’