2025-11-20
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Finance & Investments
Franchise fees are projected to be between $500M and $1B each, with some deals already in advanced talks.
The league will launch with 10-to-12 teams in countries like France, Germany, and Spain.
The plan is conditional on establishing a salary cap and receiving approval from FIBA.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
NBC acquires Sunday night games, while Netflix will stream the Home Run Derby.
NBC will pay ~$200M and Netflix ~$50M annually; ESPN's new package costs ~$550M.
The deals precede a larger 2028 negotiation when Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery deals expire.
The deal is valued at an estimated $80M to $100M.
The partnership also covers the 2027 Women’s World Cup across nine countries.
The move follows rival Uber Eats’ sponsorship deal for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
President Florentino Perez is also working with Apple on a virtual season ticket.
The film was recorded during a 1-0 Champions League victory over Juventus on Oct 22.
The six-game package viewership increased 32% from the previous season.
London's Vikings-Browns matchup was the most-watched game, drawing 6.4M viewers.
Debut games in Berlin and Madrid drew 6.0M and 5.9M viewers, respectively.
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Teams & Leagues
The competition is expected to launch in 2027 as the NBA's first permanent overseas expansion.
Manchester United, valued at $6.6B, aims to diversify income through this new franchise model.
The tour's five major championships will account for approximately $50M of the total prize money.
A new $4M Aramco Championship will be added at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.
The current rate is a significant drop from 82.6% last season and 87.2% in 2023-24.
League stars have already missed over 200 games, double the total from two years ago.
Total games lost to injury league-wide (964) remain stable compared to last season.
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Miscellaneous
The suit claimed World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and others illegally boycotted the event.
A federal judge ruled Enhanced Games failed to provide evidence for its claim.
The competition is still planned for May 24, 2026 with a $7.5M prize purse.
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