Investment & Strategy

News and analysis relating to sports investment and the strategy employed by sports teams globally, including financial results.

Australia crushed England – and accidentally the Ashes balance sheet

Projections suggest the combined financial hit from both shorter could extend into eight figures once all refunds and lost ancillary income are factored inAustralia...

WNBA labour talks expose the limits of women’s sport’s growth narrative

The lapse of the collective bargaining agreement has moved negotiations into a status quo period, but unresolved disputes over revenue sharing and cost control...

UK police grilled over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned during Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over the club at Villa Park last November, and now UK decision makers want...

Which US World Cup stadiums pose safety concerns?

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, attention is turning to safety around US stadiums.New data from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has...

DAZN ordered to honour Belgian Pro League broadcast deal following arbitration...

An emergency arbitration ruling has forced the streaming platform to maintain payments and production for Belgium’s top flight, in a decision that is sharpening...

Bangladesh places ban on IPL broadcasts as tensions rise

Bangladesh’s indefinite ban on IPL broadcasts is expected to have minimal impact on the league’s media rights and overall revenue.Bangladesh has banned broadcast and...

Barcelona drops ZKP blockchain partner over Andrew Tate ties

FC Barcelona has scrapped its blockchain sponsorship with ZKP after links to controversial influencer Andrew Tate raised reputational concerns.FC Barcelona has ended its sponsorship...

885 Capital: Baller League and the future of sports investing

Alex Rotter and Martijn Bakx of 885 Capital discuss how new sports formats for younger audiences are influencing investment strategies. New sports formats aimed at...

Insider Sport’s 2026 editorial predictions

Insider Sport's editorial team has peered into their crystal balls to make some predictions about the sports industry over the next 12 monthsPredicting the...

Insider Sport’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

We wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a happy festive season and to say thank you for being a loyal reader and...