2025-12-23
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Finance & Investments
US teams hold just ~10% debt against value versus 40-65% in comparable industries.
The strategy targets high-single to low-double-digit returns using blended debt and equity deals.
Apollo recently also bought a majority stake in Atlético de Madrid and invested in Wrexham AFC.
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) targets an October 2027 launch for the 16-team competition.
The roster includes 12 permanent franchises (at franchise fees of approx. $500M to $1B) with the remainder of the spots earned merit-based, annually by FIBA teams.
Strategic advisors JP Morgan Chase and Raine Group are guiding the venture’s commercial development.
Top WNBA and NWSL franchises reach valuations of $500M and $280M, respectively.
Investors committed over $620M to develop eight dedicated training facilities in 2025.
Just 6% of sports science targets female physiology, creating demand for specialized innovation.
This marks only the third year since 1986 without a major league stadium debut.
The Dallas Cowboys spent $350M renovating AT&T Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Rhode Island FC opened the most expensive minor league soccer venue ever at $137.7M.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
US TV audience hit record 1.32 million average before broadcast rights shift to Apple.
Global fanbase reached 827 million to surpass NBA, driven by 42% female demographic share.
Cadillac joins as 11th team in 2026 amid revamped aerodynamic and battery regulations.
Overall league viewership rose 8% to 18.6 million per game, the highest since 1989.
Upcoming Netflix and Amazon games involve four teams already eliminated from playoff contention.
Amazon averages 14.96 million viewers this season, a 13% rise that remains below the record.
The exclusive six-year negotiation period covers the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
GlobalData Sport values the snack giant's current 2024-27 agreement at $70 million annually.
PepsiCo has sponsored the top-tier tournament since 2015 and holds women’s rights through 2030.
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Teams & Leagues
The team moves 20 miles west for a $3 billion domed venue and mixed-use development.
Kansas funds 60% via sales tax bonds and betting revenue for the 2031 season.
The Hunt family covers the balance plus $1 billion for additional private development.
ATP reported $293M revenue compared to WTA’s $142.6M in 2024 tax filings.
Discussions reportedly began with an 80-20 revenue split favoring the men’s tour.
Structural hurdles include CVC Capital Partners paying $150M for 20% of WTA Ventures.
Winners Alliance provides a $2.9M emergency loan with a 14.5% annual interest rate.
Unsecured debts include roughly $13M owed to vendors and $7M owed to athletes.
A proposed budget allocates nearly $1M for marketing and PR through March 2026.
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Miscellaneous
She launched the firm with Stuart Guguid in 2022 seeking commercial partnership flexibility.
Osaka finished 2025 ranked 16th globally after reaching the US Open semi-finals.
The agency retains high-profile clients including tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.
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