Commercial

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

SPORTEL Monaco: how can sports maximise the rewards of sponsorships?

Sponsorship has become a crucial revenue generator for sports organisations but navigating this landscape and securing the right deals for the right reasons can...

SPORTEL Monaco: PFL on the role of betting in its MMA...

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is excited about working with betting companies as it continues to grow, one of the firm’s C-level leaders told...

UFC launches KICK channel to enhance live viewing experiences

The UFC has announced the launch of a dedicated channel on gaming and live streaming platform KICK, as part of a wider partnership. This announcement...

MLS leverages blockchain to engage younger fans with MLS Quest

Major League Soccer (MLS) has partnered with digital collectible platform Sweet for the launch of MLS Quest, a blockchain-based video game to engage its...

SLB takes inaugural cup final to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Super League Basketball (SLB) has announced that the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham will host the league’s inaugural Cup Final on 9 March 2025.The SLB stated...

Formula 1 continues commercial growth with 188BET renewal

Formula 1 has announced it is renewing its partnership with Asian sportsbook 188BET after the end of its previous five-year agreement.Under the agreement, 188BET...

La Liga and Sportsbet.io deal offers fans ‘fresh’ ways to engage

Spanish top-flight football league La Liga, has announced a partnership with Sportsbet.io, a crypto casino and sportsbook, to improve fan engagement.Under the agreement, the...

TKO Group completes three acquisitions to strengthen sports portfolio

TKO Group has announced a $3.25bn acquisition of Professional Bull Riders (PBR), OnLocation and IMG from Endeavour Group. The three latest sports companies complement TKO’s...

bet365 takes local sponsorship approach to US sports

UK-headquartered online sportsbook bet365 has signed a deal with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE) to sponsor the group’s two Colorado sports teams.The agreement will...

Southampton scores fintech partnership with Ebury

Southampton Football Club has confirmed a partnership with global financial firm Ebury that sees the latter supplement the Premier League club with its payment...