Lincoln, Neb. – May 28, 2026 – Hudl, the global leader in sports performance analysis and scouting, has announced an exclusive multi-year scouting rights agreement with the National Football Youth League (NFYL). The partnership will provide comprehensive coverage of youth football competitions across men's and women's categories in England.
“Football is evolving quickly, and we want the NFYL evolving with it. This partnership is a major step forward in creating a progressive development environment for both our men’s and women’s divisions,” said Louise Macey, National Football Youth League CEO. “The opportunity to support player development in new ways — giving both our men's and women's clubs access to the same analysis tools used throughout the professional game — is something we're really proud to offer.”
The agreement covers video and data for a broad range of NFYL competitions, including the Men's U23 North, Central, South and League Cup; Men's U19 Premier Division North East, North West, South, South 2, League Cup and Premier Cup; Men's Trophy; Women's Premier Division North, South and South 2; Women's League Cup; and Women's Trophy. Delivered via Hudl League Exchange, Hudl will have exclusive access to all related video from these competitions, which will be made available for professional purposes through Hudl Wyscout, the world's largest database of football video and data.
"Partnering with the National Football Youth League reinforces Hudl's commitment to football at every level of the game," said Jack Scott-Gatty, business analyst at Hudl. "From grassroots youth competitions to the elite stage, we're proud to ensure that clubs, coaches, and scouts have access to the video and data they need to identify and develop the next generation of talent through Hudl Wyscout."
About National Football Youth League
Formed in 2010, the National Football Youth League (NFYL) is the UK’s strongest youth football competition outside of the professional academy system, providing a progressive and competitive environment across both the men’s and women’s game from U19 through to U23 level. The league was originally founded with a player-first philosophy to create meaningful opportunities for players who had not been offered scholarships or who had been released from the professional game, and that commitment to player development and progression remains central to the NFYL today. The NFYL has also been at the forefront of developing opportunities within the women’s game, with early investment and innovation helping establish some of the strongest female youth divisions in the country. Operating nationally, the league continues to bring together clubs from a wide range of professional, semi-professional and independent development environments, with a strong focus on high standards, meaningful competition and modern player development.
About Hudl
Hudl empowers hundreds of thousands of teams globally to reach their potential, working with coaches, athletes and administrators at every level of sport. We equip teams with tools and insights to elevate performance, streamline operations, drive recruitment and deepen fan engagement. Our smart cameras capture every second of practices and games, powering the industry's ecosystem of film review, recruiting, scouting and more. Our trusted software layers data and analytics onto video to help athletes and teams reach their potential. And our platform helps every team create a stronger connection to their fans through livestreaming, athlete highlights, tickets and updates on all the information fans care about. Learn more at Hudl.com.
