Mobii Systems Sues LIV Golf Over $1 Million in Unpaid Invoices
Mobii Systems Group has filed a lawsuit against LIV Golf in the U.S. District Court in Miami, alleging the league failed to pay over $1 million in licensing fees and lost revenue. The Canada-based technology firm, which provided the “Any Shot, Any Time” feature for LIV Golf broadcasts, claims the league breached its two-year contract, which was set to expire December 31. According to court filings reported by ESPN, the company is seeking $820,600 in unpaid licensing fees, $104,500 in usage fees, and $209,531 in projected revenue for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Contract Dispute and Termination
The legal action follows a series of communications between the two parties regarding outstanding payments. Mobii Systems served a formal notice of demand for payment on May 8, giving LIV Golf until May 15 to settle the debt. In late May, Nick Connor, LIV Golf’s senior vice president of technology, informed the vendor that the league would no longer utilize its services while it conducted a review of its “business model, our partnerships, and our cost structure.”
In correspondence shared as part of the lawsuit, Connor acknowledged that “delays in payment have caused strain” but suggested that litigation would not be a “productive use of either of our time and resources.” Following this communication, Mobii issued a notice of termination. The lawsuit contends that LIV Golf’s decision to stop using its technology prevented the firm from fulfilling the remainder of its contract, resulting in the loss of revenue for the final six events of the 2026 schedule.
Financial Restructuring at LIV Golf
This lawsuit emerges as LIV Golf undergoes significant financial and operational changes. Reports indicate that the league, primarily backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, has hired the investment bank Ducera Capital to lead efforts to secure new funding. LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil is reportedly aiming to raise $300 million to ensure the series’ longevity beyond the current season.
The league has also implemented structural changes, including the formation of a new board. These shifts occur against a backdrop of massive total investment; according to previous reporting, PIF governor Yasir al-Rumayyan and the fund have invested approximately $5 billion into the series since its inception in 2022.
Broader Legal Challenges
The litigation from Mobii Systems represents the second major legal hurdle for LIV Golf in July. Earlier this month, the league was named in a separate lawsuit brought by World Golf Group and the Premier Golf League. Those entities allege that LIV Golf and the PIF engaged in an “unlawful means conspiracy” and breached confidence by allegedly misappropriating business ideas during the circuit’s development. The plaintiffs in that case are seeking damages ranging from $210 million to $630 million.
Key Details of the Mobii Systems Lawsuit
- Primary Claim: Breach of contract regarding unpaid licensing and usage fees.
- Total Damages Sought: Approximately $1.13 million.
- Status: The case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court in Miami.
LIV Golf continues its 2026 schedule with an upcoming event in the United Kingdom, followed by three final tournaments in New York, Indianapolis, and Michigan.