2025-12-08
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Finance & Investments
Managers Arctos and Eldridge Industries target holdings across five leagues including the NFL and NBA.
The 0.95% fee vehicle provides exposure to over 30 sports franchises and media assets.
CAIS targets a $500B+ market with historical franchise returns averaging 13% annually.
The €10B vehicle’s portfolio leagues generated an estimated €3B to €3.5B in revenue last year.
It holds seven stakes of 10% to 30% across four sports including La Liga.
CVC favors leagues over teams citing huge jeopardy associated with the risk of relegation
WBD's TV networks and sports assets will spin off as Discovery Global by 2026.
The deal, at $27.75 per WBD share, faces a lengthy regulatory approval process.
Netflix gains major franchises like DC Universe, Harry Potter, and Friends.
Grand Slam offers 50% repayment on $8M debt to 90 vendors; some reject it.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy looms; athletes' Oct. 3 payments ($5.5M total) may be clawed back.
Total league debt is ~$19M after an investor reneged on a $40M funding agreement.
Startup launches with select teams Jan 2026 and commercially Q2 2026; targeting $5M total.
Tech uses 12 sensors to track hydration, tactical skills, and provide real-time haptic feedback.
Team plans cost $200 monthly per player, while individual subscriptions are $50.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The SEC leads with 5 teams, initially receiving $20M; the Big Ten gets $12M for 3 teams.
Four highest-ranked conference champions secure guaranteed $8M.
Each participating school also receives $3M per round for expenses.
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Teams & Leagues
The clubs declined a DFB joint venture over "unacceptable demands" on a €100M, 8-year investment.
The new league (Women's Bundesliga FBL e.V.) forms Dec 10 to ensure league development and commercial growth.
DFB remains committed to agreements and investments, seeking further talks for a joint venture.
White confirmed the agreement extends a prior contract set to expire in 2026.
The executive has led the promotion since 2001 and approaches 25 years in charge.
His title shifted to CEO in April 2023 following TKO Holdings' acquisition of Zuffa Boxing.
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Miscellaneous
Teams spend millions on recovery tech: cryotherapy, $270K+ aquatherapy pools, $159.5K chambers.
LeBron James spends $1.5M annually on recovery; an extra season is worth $40M-$50M.
Players now compete into late 30s, 40s, exceeding typical 28-year NBA/NFL retirement age.
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