Altenar files dual lawsuits against Sportradar over data access
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- Altenar Technologies has filed antitrust complaints against Sportradar in the US District Court of New Jersey and London’s High Court.
- The suits allege Sportradar abused its exclusive control over official US sports league data to block a rival sportsbook platform from the market.
- Sportradar has rejected the claims, saying it strongly disagrees with the allegations.
Altenar Technologies has launched coordinated legal action against Sportradar in both the United States and the United Kingdom, alleging the data giant used its dominance over official sports data to eliminate a competing sportsbook supplier.
The US complaint, filed in the US District Court of New Jersey, accuses Sportradar of antitrust violations. A parallel claim has been filed in London’s High Court, alleging breaches of UK competition law. Both suits seek damages in the millions.
The core allegations
Altenar alleges Sportradar abused its exclusive control over the upstream US market for live official sports league data to suppress the company’s ability to compete. The filing also claims Sportradar reneged on a prior commitment to supply Altenar with official data for US betting purposes in order to keep the market to itself.
The suits further allege that Sportradar unlawfully prevented IMG Arena from renewing a data contract with Altenar at a time when the two companies were required to operate independently of each other.
Sportradar completed its acquisition of IMG Arena in November 2025, following unconditional clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.
Altenar has also named Genius Sports as a non-defendant, alleging the two companies have together cornered the US market for official sports league data through a duopoly reinforced by exclusivity agreements, closing off access for downstream technology platforms.
An Altenar spokesperson said:
“Sportradar is trying to maintain its market dominance by unfairly eliminating its competitors. It is relying on its control over key sports data to squash businesses with a competing offer, despite previously decrying other companies for doing exactly the same. We remain open to discussions with Sportradar, but its unilateral and aggressive actions have left us with no choice but to take legal action.”
Altenar is represented by competition law firm Geradin Partners.
Sportradar pushes back
Sportradar rejected the allegations, saying it strongly disagreed with the claims made by Altenar, which it described as without merit and containing numerous inaccuracies. The company said it would address the matter through the legal process and typically declines to comment on pending litigation.
“While we prefer not to comment on pending litigation, we strongly disagree with the claims made by Altenar, which we believe are without merit and contain numerous inaccuracies. Sportradar will address these through the legal process. We encourage stakeholders to rely on our public disclosures and SEC filings for a complete and accurate view of our business.”
Sportradar carries a market cap of $5bn and reported revenues of $1.5bn in its most recent fiscal year, with profits of $110m, according to reports.
The company’s investor base includes Todd Boehly, co-owner of Chelsea FC and a Sportradar board member, alongside former NBA star Michael Jordan and Dallas Mavericks co-owner Mark Cuban.
A pattern of disputes
The Altenar action adds to a growing body of legal challenges targeting the sports data sector’s dominant players.
Sportsbook technology company Panda Interactive filed antitrust claims against both Sportradar and Genius Sports in early 2025, alleging the pair used exclusive data agreements with the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB to coerce sportsbooks into adopting their technology platforms.
The Altenar filing lands at a moment when courts are increasingly becoming the arena where data access battles play out — and where the stakes are high enough that smaller suppliers are willing to take on the industry’s biggest names.
It is not the only high-profile legal dispute currently playing out across the industry. The Playtech-Evolution case — involving allegations that Playtech commissioned private intelligence firm Black Cube to conduct a covert smear campaign against its rival — is scheduled for trial in 2026, adding to a picture of an industry increasingly willing to fight its commercial battles in court.
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Bianca Máthe
Bianca Mathe joined the iGaming industry in 2018 and has since built extensive experience across multiple verticals, working with international gaming organizations on editorial, marketing, and media strategy. She brings a strong understanding of the regulatory, commercial, and technological forces shaping the global iGaming sector.
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