English professional football club Chelsea FC to implement IFS's industrial AI across club operations

July 6, 2026, London, UK – IFS, the leading provider of industrial AI software, today announced an agreement with Chelsea FC, the professional football club based in London, UK. This agreement will see Chelsea FC pioneer the use of AI in its club operations, establishing new standards and innovative approaches for Premier League football clubs. The agreement follows the multi-year global partnership between IFS and Chelsea FC announced in February.

Under this agreement, IFS's technology will be implemented across Chelsea FC's operations over the coming years. Starting with the deployment of financial and procurement solutions, IFS and Chelsea FC aim to expand the use of a wide range of industrial AI capabilities, including asset management and facility operations. IFS's technology will form the core of the club's operational backbone, leveraging next-generation IFS.ai tools to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and uncover future growth opportunities.

In this initial phase, IFS's technology will provide Chelsea FC with real-time visibility across its entire financial operations and automate manual processes. Concurrently, it will enable a guided, end-to-end procurement process covering supplier onboarding, contract management, and spend visibility.

This phased implementation reflects Chelsea FC's ambition to become one of the most operationally advanced clubs in world football. IFS's industrial AI will set a new standard for world-class operational technology in elite sports.

IFS already manages over $2.4 trillion (approximately ¥389 trillion) of its customers' critical assets worldwide across the energy, manufacturing, and aerospace sectors. The same industrial AI that powers turbines and factory operations will now be leveraged by Chelsea FC.

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said:

"Chelsea FC operates in a world where performance, precision, and pressure are absolute requirements. This is precisely the environment where IFS's industrial AI thrives and delivers results. Through this partnership, we will demonstrate to the world what is possible when elite ambition meets industrial AI."

Adriel Lares, CFO of Chelsea FC, said:

"Advanced technology is transforming how businesses operate, and we are delighted to take our partnership with IFS to the next level to realize the opportunities that AI software presents."

For more information, please visit:

IFS x Chelsea FC: Principal Partnership

https://www.ifs.com/ja/about/sponsorship/chelsea-fc (English)

About IFS IFS is a global leading provider of industrial AI and enterprise software, supporting hard-core businesses that operate in the industries that underpin society and keep the world running, manufacturing, asset management, and service operations. IFS's technology enables companies that manufacture products, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to leverage the transformative power of industrial AI to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

IFS Cloud is an AI-powered, fully composable platform designed to be flexible enough to adapt to your specific requirements and evolving business needs. It offers comprehensive coverage for ERP, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and FSM (Field Service Management) needs. IFS's technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data, and analytics to help customers make informed strategic decisions and deliver the Moment of ServiceTM.

IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside their first customer's premises. They were committed to being available 24/7 and putting their customers' needs first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Built on core values of agility, customer centricity, and trust, IFS is globally recognized for delivering value and supporting strategic transformation. We are the most recommended supplier in our field. Learn more at ifs.com/ja.

*This press release is an abridged translation of a press release originally issued in the UK on July 6, 2026.