UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

April 25, 2025

Commission file number 001-40352

Genius Sports Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Genius Sports Group

1^st Floor, 27 Soho Square

London, W1D-3QR

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

On April 25, 2025, Genius Sports Limited issued a press release announcing an extended partnership with the NCAA. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Exhibit 99.1 to this report, furnished on Form 6-K, is furnished, not filed, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated April 25, 2025.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	GENIUS SPORTS LIMITED
Date: April 25, 2025	By:	/s/ Mark Locke
	Name:	Mark Locke
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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