IFS and Chelsea FC Revolutionize Football Procurement with AI

IFS technology will be integrated into Chelsea's finance and procurement systems. Credit: Chelsea Football Club

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, stated that the partnership will demonstrate how industrial-grade AI can drive success and optimize Chelsea Football Club's operations.

IFS, a global leader in industrial AI, has partnered with Chelsea Football Club to position the club as a pioneer in AI-driven operations.

The enterprise software specialist claims it is already establishing a new benchmark and innovative approach for a Premier League football club.

This agreement follows the announcement of a multi-year global partnership between IFS and Chelsea Football Club on February 19, 2024.

Optimizing Finance and Procurement Backend Operations

Under this deal, IFS technology will be deployed across Chelsea Football Club's operations over the coming period. Initially, the platform will support finance and procurement solutions.

IFS and Chelsea FC plan to expand usage across a wide range of industrial AI capabilities, including asset management and facility operations. The technology will become a cornerstone of the club's operational foundation.

Chelsea Football Club will leverage next-generation IFS.ai tools to boost performance, drive efficiency, and identify future growth opportunities. In this initial phase, IFS technology will provide real-time visibility into finance operations and automate manual workflows.

The software will also deliver a guided, end-to-end procurement process covering supplier onboarding, contract management, and spend visibility.

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, says: “Chelsea FC operates in a world where performance, precision, and pressure are non‑negotiable. That’s exactly the kind of environment where IFS Industrial AI thrives and delivers.

“This partnership will show the world what's possible when elite ambition meets industrial-grade AI.”

“This partnership will show the world what's possible when elite ambition meets industrial-grade AI ”Mark MoffatChief Executive Officer at IFS

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS

Setting New Standards for Elite Football Clubs

This integration supports Chelsea Football Club's ambition to become one of the most operationally advanced clubs in world football.

The deployment of IFS Industrial AI is setting a new standard for world-class operational technology in elite sport.

Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer at Chelsea Football Club, says: “Advanced technology is transforming how businesses operate, and we are excited to move into the next phase of our partnership with IFS to realize the opportunities AI software presents.”

The same Industrial AI that keeps turbines spinning and factories online will now be applied to Chelsea Football Club, both today and in the future.

IFS Already Manages US$2.4 Trillion in Critical Assets for Customers Globally Across:

• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Aerospace

Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer at Chelsea Football Club

“Advanced technology is transforming how businesses operate, and we are excited to move into the next phase of our partnership with IFS” Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer at Chelsea Football Club

Sharpening the Competitive Edge On and Off the Pitch

IFS and Chelsea Football Club continue their relationship, having attained Principal Partner status and featured on the front of Chelsea's shirt during the 2024/25 season.

This partnership positions Chelsea Football Club at the forefront of football's technological evolution.

By leveraging IFS AI to connect people, assets, and data in real time, the club is sharpening its competitive edge on the pitch while enhancing the experience for millions of global fans.

The agreement signals Chelsea Football Club's intent to lead from the front, not just in matches, but in how elite modern clubs are built and operated.

By embedding advanced AI into its core foundations, Chelsea Football Club is reinforcing its long-term ambition to set the global benchmark for sports performance and innovation.

Speaking when the partnership was first announced, Jason Gannon, President of Chelsea Football Club, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with IFS and leverage their cutting-edge AI software to help propel the club to even greater success.

“This partnership is a statement of intent to continue leading in this field, harnessing the opportunities advanced technology brings and unlocking the power of AI to improve everything we do on and off the pitch.”