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LIV Golf’s latest business decision has found its way into court. Months after the league shut down its “Any Shot, Any Time” streaming feature, the technology company behind the platform has accused the Saudi-backed circuit of breaching its contract. The lawsuit comes as LIV continues to face questions over unpaid vendors and its long-term financial outlook after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) confirmed it will fund the league only through the remainder of the 2026 season.

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According to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Miami, Mobii Systems Group Ltd. is suing LIV Golf Incorporated for more than $1.13 million, alleging the league breached a two-year agreement. The Ontario-based company claims that LIV failed to pay $820,600 in licensing fees and an additional $104,500 in usage fees for the 2026 season. Mobii also alleges the league effectively ended a two-year agreement that was supposed to run through December 31, 2026, resulting in $209,531 in lost revenue from the final six events of the season. Mobii is seeking that additional $209,531 in damages.

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Those final six events were supposed to keep “Any Shot, Any Time” on fans’ screens. Instead, they marked its absence. The interactive platform allowed viewers to jump between players and watch every shot live through a $59.99 season pass or an $8.99 per-event purchase. LIV discontinued the service ahead of its South Korea stop in May, saying it was reviewing its business operations while issuing refunds to subscribers.

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Court filings outline the events leading up to the lawsuit. Mobii served LIV with a notice demanding payment on May 8, giving the league until May 15 to clear the outstanding invoices. On May 25, LIV Senior Vice President of Technology Nick Connor informed the company that the league would stop using its technology for the South Korea event and the remaining five tournaments because it was reviewing its “business model, our partnerships and our cost structure.”

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Connor acknowledged that payment delays had strained the relationship but said the decision was “not reflective of the quality of work or services provided” and that LIV was “truly grateful for your partnership over the last several years.” Mobii terminated the agreement the same day, claiming that LIV had repudiated the contract and deprived it of revenue to which it was contractually entitled.

However, for LIV Golf, the courtroom has become almost as busy as the golf course. In March, Long Island Spirits, maker of LiV Vodka, sued the league for trademark infringement, alleging its LIV-branded alcoholic beverages and apparel created consumer confusion and hurt its business. The league has also faced trademark disputes involving Adidas and the owner of LIV Nightclub in Miami. Separately, World Golf Group and Premier Golf League have filed a lawsuit in London’s Commercial Court seeking up to $630 million in damages, alleging LIV Golf, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Golf Saudi and others used confidential business plans and intellectual property to launch the league after negotiations to fund the Premier Golf League collapsed.

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Those lawsuits come as LIV faces broader financial uncertainty. After investing more than $5 billion since the league’s launch in 2022, PIF recently confirmed it will fund LIV only through the remainder of the 2026 season, saying that “the substantial investment required by LIV Golf over a longer term is no longer consistent with the current phase of PIF’s investment strategy.”

In response, LIV has installed a new board tasked with attracting long-term financial partners, while CEO Scott O’Neil continues efforts to secure fresh investment for the league’s future. O’Neil has also maintained that the 2026 season is fully funded and has said LIV expects most of its teams to be profitable this year. LIV has not publicly responded to Mobii’s claims.

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Meenakshi Karn

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Meenakshi Karn is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, contributing to ES Golf’s trend-driven and player-focused coverage. A key figure at the ES Majors NewsCenter, she thrives on Moving Day—energizing the newsroom with timely reporting that captures leaderboard shifts. She also collaborated across sports during ES’ 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage. Meenakshi’s standout year on the golf desk earned her a place in the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, where she continues to sharpen her editorial voice and expand her footprint in digital golf media.

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