2025-09-23
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Teams & Leagues
Applications for the Visa Presale Draw came from fans in 216 different countries.
The US, Mexico, and Canada led demand, followed by Germany, England, and Brazil.
Notifications for the draw begin Sep 29, with group-stage tickets starting at $60.
Total attendance reached 4,012,470, an average of 49,537 fans per game.
The team also led MLB in road attendance, drawing an average of 35,118 fans.
They are the first MLB club to break the 4 million mark since 2008.
The club's cash reserves reached a substantial £77.3 million for the year.
Revenue rose 15.2% to £143.6 million, boosted by its Champions League run.
Net transfer spending was just over £7 million after investing £38.6 million.
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Finance & Investments
Developer Patrick Zalupski leads the new ownership group, taking over from Stu Sternberg.
The group’s top priority is securing a new stadium after a previous deal collapsed.
Sternberg, owner for nearly 20 years, will retain an initial approximate 10% minority stake.
Apollo's $1.3B offer was for a stake in a new $13B commercial rights entity.
The deal failed in December after the league's 18 clubs did not reach unanimity.
A higher bid is expected due to a 160M fanbase and the men's World Cup.
The Swiss gaming firm will pay $1.6B in cash for a 62.3% stake.
PrizePicks reports $339M in adjusted EBITDA, a 60% increase from the prior year.
The deal's value could reach $4.15B based on performance and closes in H1 2026.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The deal includes title sponsorships for shows, NFL games, and the 2027 Women's World Cup.
It debuted in September 2025 with a Cerveza Victoria campaign in Mexico.
Brands like Bud Light will be embedded into content, storylines, and custom packaging.
A creator's stream attracted over 250,000 viewers, while the official global feed had ~70,000.
Younger fans prefer the community, authenticity, and interaction offered by creator-led broadcasts.
The industry is urged to partner with creators, offering multiple alternative broadcast feeds.
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Miscellaneous
Horner is permitted to sign with another F1 team starting in 2026.
He was team principal since 2005 with a contract originally running until 2030.
Alpine is rumored as a potential destination after Cadillac denied any interest.
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