Hawk-Eye: The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports

Update: 2025-07-18

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Today's podcast is a deep dive into Hawk-Eye — the high-tech camera system used to judge line calls in tennis, goals in soccer and first downs in the NFL starting with the 2025 season. I cover everything you need to know about Hawk-Eye, including how the technology actually works, its margin of error, the cost of installation, the company’s ownership structure, how the business makes money, and so much more. Enjoy!

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Hawk-Eye: The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports

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Hawk-Eye: The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports

Joe Pompliano

Hawk-Eye: The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports