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How UEFA's New Format Could be a Financial Win for Sports Clubs? 💸 Starting this season, UEFA competitions will expand to 36 teams, with a total of 189 games per competition compared to 125 in the past - what could this mean for the qualified clubs revenue? 🏟️ Match Day Revenues: Clubs will now play 8 matches in the initial stages, up from 6 in the past — leading to a 33% increase in match day revenue opportunities per season. 🌎 Expanded Global Reach: With each club now facing 8 different opponents in the initial stages, this diversity will potentially attract more viewers from new regions. 🥇 Larger Prize Money: The total prize pool for the 2024/25 champions league season has increased to €2.437 billion, up from €2.19 billion in 2023/24. Clubs that advance in the tournament stand to earn significantly more. ⚽ More High-Stake Games: The new format promises more prestigious matches, with 36 teams now competing in a single league phase. This structure increases the overall value from each game in the competition. 📈 Increased Sponsorship Value: More games and a broader audience translate to higher sponsorship value. The added value gives brands a stronger platform, boosting ROI and making sponsorship deals more lucrative than ever. This bold move by UEFA underscores how fast and dynamic our industry is. Clubs that know how to leverage these opportunities will pave their way to greater commercial success. Which strategies should clubs prioritize in this new format? Share your thoughts below. 👇 #SportsTech #SportsInnovation #UEFA #SportsIndustry HYPE Sports Innovation Amir Raveh David Olwyn

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today: 1. BBC and ITV secure UK free-to-air rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups 2. WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) announces regular season game between Atlanta Dream WNBA and Seattle Storm in Vancouver 3 UEFA launches Women’s Europa Cup second-tier club competition 4. Unrivaled Basketball secures US$28m in oversubscribed Series A investment round led by the Berman family 5. Bundesliga International GmbH and OneFootball roll out OTT service in Vietnam and South Africa 6. Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred says expansion teams would need to fit within specific time zones for scheduling efficiency 7. Riot Games allows esports teams for League of Legends and Valorant to sign betting sponsorships 8. Udinese Calcio’s Bluenergy Stadium to host 2025 Super Cup 9. AFC extends media partnership with Sportdigital as official broadcaster in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland until 2028 10. Spanish broadcaster Radiotelevisión Española retains Champions League final rights in €7.5m deal until 2027 11. Women’s Euro 2025 prize money set at €41m, with players receiving a share for the first time 12. Stormzy joins Padel Social Club as investor to support launch of new O2 venue 13. FC Urban and Equip Sport selected by Mastercard and adidas for accelerator projects around 2025 Champions League final 14. Luton Town Football Club’s planning application for a new 25,000-capacity stadium receives approval Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop-shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQbVtW7u

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today: 1. Ultimate Fighting Championship expects Netflix to be “at the table” in next rights deal negotiations, says Mark Shapiro 2. Paris 2024 helps Warner Bros. Discovery boost Discovery+ subscribers as Max enjoys record growth during Q3 3. World Rugby pact will see Fanatics launch and manage ecommerce and licensing programme for multiple Rugby World Cups 4. Under Armour lowers operating loss for the year after improved Q2 financial results 5. Ferrari pen premium partnership with IBM 6. Fewer races in Q3 sees F1 revenue dip 3% to $887m 7. Endeavor’s Q3 losses widen to US$420.4m, but On Location helps drive 145.1% revenue increase for events, experiences and rights segment 8. Women's Professional Leagues appoints Anomaly as creative agency to develop brand platform for WSL and WSL Championship 9. E1 World Championship expands 2025 season to include races in the US and Doha 10. Endeavor’s Ari Emanuel raising funds to acquire agency-owned tennis tournaments, according to Bloomberg 11. Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women's Sports Network, a new global platform for women’s sports 12. National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) broadcasts on Ion reach more than 20.5m unique viewers for the 2024 season 13. Concerns raised to Premier League that proposed new rules on shareholder loans will hand further advantage to wealthiest clubs Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dv5XbmBg

🚨 NBA x Europe: A Cultural Clash in the Making? 🏀🌍 The potential European expansion of the NBA through its partnership with FIBA sets the stage for a fascinating clash of business and sporting philosophies—especially if the NBA looks to poach existing EuroLeague clubs. But the big questions loom: 🔹 How will recruitment of young talent work—will we see a draft system in Europe? 🔹 Can the NBA enforce a salary cap on Europe’s basketball giants? (Imagine Real Madrid tanking for a rebuild—wild, right?) 🔹 And most importantly, how will Europe’s deeply passionate basketball fans, who view their teams as a part of their identity, react to the NBA’s model of basketball as a commercial product? This isn’t just about business—it’s about redefining the way basketball is lived and loved. 🌟 What do you think? Can the NBA’s approach and Europe’s traditions coexist? Share your thoughts in the comments ⬇️ #Basketball #NBA #FIBA #EuroLeague #SportsCulture

Colin Salao at Front Office Sports reports that FIBA's blocking Ice Cube's BIG3 challenge faster than a Mutombo swat. Why? Because bureaucracy moves slower than a tenured professor at happy hour. Key takeaways: 🇳🇱 Netherlands said yes. FIBA said no. 🤷♂️ Reason? A missed permission slip deadline. (Someone's getting detention) 📊 FIBA's fear factor: Higher than US inflation rates The real losers? Fans, innovation, and common sense. FIBA's playbook: Stick to the rules like they're the last slice of pizza at a WeWork closing party. Ice Cube's response: "FIBA's scared." Translation: "You can't handle the truth!" (or the competition) My take: In the game of disruption vs. tradition, FIBA just gave Ice Cube a marketing alley-oop. Sometimes, the best offense is a good defense. But in this case, FIBA's defense is as effective as a screen door on a submarine. Question: In the era of creator economy, why are we letting dusty rulebooks dictate innovation in sports?

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today:   1. LIV Golf and DP World Tour exploring possible merger separate to PGA Tour, says Bloomberg 2. Amnesty describes Fifa bid report for Saudi 2034 World Cup 'an astonishing whitewash' as kingdom receives record score 3. Liga MX clubs set to vote on Apollo and NFL investment proposal, according to Sportico 4. Marc Lasry withdraws bid for NWSL's North Carolina Courage citing league's private equity rules 5. Sky secures biggest Bundesliga TV package but loses 'Konferenz' rights to DAZN, reports Sport Bild 6. Qatar Investment Authority acquires substantial minority stake in future Audi F1 team 7. FanDuel named official betting partner of PWHL with live streaming of up to 90 games via sportsbook app 8. WSL Championship matches to be streamed for free on YouTube next season, reports The Guardian 9. Cowboys v Giants Thanksgiving game becomes most-watched NFL game this season as Fox averages 38.5m viewers 10. U-Next becomes exclusive Japanese distributor for ATP Tour tournaments in five-year deal 12. Paris FC takeover confirmed by Arnault family with Red Bull acquiring 11% minority stake 13. Formula E ranked most sustainable sports property for third consecutive year 14. NHL renews IMG partnership for management of league's international social media 15. Six Nations Rugby rebranded as 'Men's Six Nations' but new logo mocked by fans 16. Puma's Jamaican Athletics sponsorship renewal confirmed 17. Swisscom named telecom partner for Uefa Women's Euro 2025   Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPrASgtA

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today: 1. Maple Leafs lead Forbes’ National Hockey League (NHL) team valuations at US$3.2bn, with league-wide team value up 21% 2. NBA’s Christmas Day slate on ESPN and ABC averages 5.3m viewers, the highest in five years 3. Sky Sports secures exclusive TGL broadcast rights for UK, Ireland, DACH, Italy, and New Zealand for 2025-2026 4. CANAL+ Group acquires TGL rights for France, Monaco, Switzerland, Andorra, and Sub-Saharan Africa 5. Adidas could terminate UK£900m Manchester United kit deal if the club is relegated, according to The Telegraph 6. TGL signs Disney for Nordics broadcast rights deal 7. KTM to exit MotoGP in 2026 due to insolvency issues, reports Der Standard 8. NASCAR confirms it is exploring how AI can improve on-track performance 9. Ilona Maher named Paula's Choice Skincare first brand ambassador, being hailed as a “trailblazer” by World Rugby CEO as momentum builds towards this summer’s World Cup 10. The Ohio State University tops CNBC’s college sports valuations at US$1.32bn, with highest 2023 revenues of US$280m 11. PGA Tour Studios launches to oversee media operations, including live production and archives 12. New York Knicks and Rangers RSN MSG Networks goes dark on Altice USA due to carriage dispute 13. CGF president Chris Jenkins suggests future Commonwealth Games could feature multiple host cities and indoor ceremonies to improve affordability and appeal 14. Rhino becomes official match ball supplier for South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) in a seven-year deal Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKSjMv5

🌍 Our assessment of the sports sponsorship sector values it at $57 billion today. There are a range of dynamics at play: •Growing Opportunity: Sports sponsorship value expected to reach $87 billion by 2030. •Geographic Dominance: North America and Europe capture >60% of value. •Sport-by-Sport Analysis: Football (Soccer) accounts for a third of the total market value. •Buyers – Corporate Brands: Beverages, financial services, and tech form > 50% of total sponsorship spend. •Sellers - Rightsholders: >70% of value is concentrated in clubs and federations. ⚡️ Sponsorship partners are increasingly demanding more data-driven strategies, innovative assets, and purpose-driven collaborations. #SportsSponsorship #MarketTrends #GlobalInsights #PortasConsulting

🏆 With only 3 days left until the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, it is a perfect time to investigate the landscape of global sports competitions, compare football leagues with other sports events and summarize the main economic KPIs of the Olympics. 💰 The visual showcases the top 16 sports competitions by total revenues, based on data recently published by Sports Value. Looking at the 14 leagues on the list that follow an annual schedule, the combined income of these properties was over $80 billion in 2023, 22% more than four years before. If we also include the revenues of the latest Olympic and the FIFA World Cup cycles, the combined value of the latest edition of these 16 competitions is close to $100 billion. 📊 Focusing on the Olympic Games, the previous, 2017-20 cycle generated around $10.8 billion in total revenues. When comparing the latest edition of sports competitions, this would put the Olympics as the 3rd largest sports competition by revenue, however if we look at annual values after taking into account the 4-year Olympic cycle, the picture is different, with the top 10 places all occupied by major US sports leagues, football competitions, plus Formula 1. ⚽️ The UEFA Champions League and four of the five “Big Five” leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A) all boast a higher turnover than the yearly average of the Olympics, with the French Ligue 1 not far off either. This comparison shows the strength and importance of European football in the overall sports ecosystem. 🖥️ Similarly to football, a large portion of Olympic revenues are generated by commercial and broadcasting deals. The previous, four-year Olympic cycle surpassed a total sponsorship income of $6 billion, with the expectations even higher for this year’s event. The IOC will have 16 global sponsors, plus 70 more local partners involved in some capacity. Broadcasting is a similarly crucial revenue source of the event: just in the USA, NBC paid a total of $7.65 billion for the rights of the Games between the period of 2021 and 2032. In total, over 11,000 hours of content will be produced for more than 130 broadcasters worldwide. ⚖️ On the cost side, while only estimations can be made at this stage, the latest forecasts project a total budget of over $9 billion. However, the long-term economic impact of the event can be even higher, with the Games projected to generate around $10-12 billion for the Paris region until 2034. #olympicgames #sport #footballbenchmark

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today:   1. Los Angeles 2028 organisers planning 'no car' Olympics as part of sustainability efforts 2. News Corp eyes sale of Foxtel and Fox Sports Australia 3. IOC president Thomas Bach to step down as Sebastian Coe considers running 4. Accor tracking future hotel bookings to measure success of Paris 2024 sponsorship 5. Liberty Media under investigation by US Department of Justice for denying Andretti entry into F1 6. South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) plans to launch professional women’s league in 2025 7. Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor reportedly tables new bid to buy Everton 8. ESPN secures 11-year rights extension for National Basketball Association (NBA) and WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) in Australia and New Zealand 9. Venu Sports app reportedly set to launch in August 10. Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif files legal complaint for online harassment against her 11. NWSL and NWSLPA reportedly reach a new collective bargaining agreement 12. Genius Sports launches data and artificial intelligence platform GeniusIQ 13. Football Manager and eFootball part of first-ever FifaE multi-title esports event in Liverpool Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKSjMv5