Commercial

News relating to commercial deals within the sports business industry – this includes: sponsorship, hospitality, ticketing etc.

Indian sports revenue could shift amid Google and Meta probe

As Google and Meta face scrutiny over online betting ads, India’s crackdown could disrupt how sports platforms grow, advertise and engage fans.Last month, India’s...

World Aquatics has its head in the clouds

Global governing body unveils major cloud migration with Alibaba and extends US broadcast partnership with NBC, following end of Singapore 2025With the World Aquatics...

Burnley’s VR broadcast signals football’s next commercial goldmine

Burnley has announced a broadcast opportunity for supporters, promising to have marked a major step forward in how fans experience matches.Burnley FC’s new VR...

Is The Hundred England’s IPL moment or something riskier?

The ECB’s landmark franchise sales for The Hundred inject global capital into English cricket — but they also raise long-term questions about control, culture...

Newcastle Falcons gets its Red Bull wings

Red Bull closes in on its next sporting challenge as it enters the world of Rugby Union. The Newcastle Falcons are reportedly set to be...

Legends Charity Game partners with Ringier Sports Media Group

The Legends Charity Game, a high-profile football event set for September 15, 2025 in Lisbon, has announced a strategic media partnership with Ringier Sports...

Partnership Playbook: Revolut, Stanley, eToro

Welcome to Insider Sport‘s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you the details on some of the latests sports partnerships and...

Why Manchester City isn’t just selling football anymore

An insider look into Manchester City’s partnership with tech company VTEX. Over the years, Manchester City’s strategy has moved well beyond matchdays. The focus is...

Can digital intimacy help commercialise women’s golf?

As the AIG Women’s Open prepares for a record-setting return to Wales, The R&A’s new Hero Messages initiative aims to deepen fan engagement and...

Rookies power record WNBA brand growth amid league expansion 

The 2024 WNBA Draft class has proven to be one of the most important in the growth of the league, as players such as...