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

May 7, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-40352

Genius Sports Limited

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Genius Sports Group

1st Floor, 27 Soho Square,

London, England, W1D 3QR

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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

On May 7, 2026, Genius Sports Limited (the “Company”) issued an interim report for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the interim report is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (No. 333-265466), Form F-3ASR (No. 333-279227), Form S-8 (No. 333-264254), Form S-8 (No. 333-266904), Form S-8 (No. 333-269093), Form S-8 (No. 333-278001), Form S-8 (No. 333-285829), and Form S-8 (No. 333-294381).

In addition, on May 7, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the first quarter 2026 financial results for the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

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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.