{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ba369ffa05c89378e8b46f/69ce979bf44b357ce92a892d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"$300m showjumping series to stirrup competition","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ba369ffa05c89378e8b46f/1775144326776-a8dd8b6e-3a9e-40dd-9c66-45b61492c150.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on <strong>The&nbsp;SportBusiness&nbsp;Podcast</strong>, we shake up the format as co-hosts Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest bring you the latest insights from the cutting edge of the industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE NEWSROOM</strong>: The launch of the $300m Premier Jumping League – its business model, backstory and disruption in showjumping. And the latest on investment in the NFL’s flag football league and its commercialisation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INSIDE THE DEAL</strong>: Ben Cronin explains why Mistral, Europe’s most valuable AI start-up, has invested in professional cycling and how the tech-led sponsorship sector is rapidly evolving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>AOB</strong>: Bidding for NBA Europe teams reaches $1bn and the fallout from a dramatic night of Fifa World Cup playoffs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on </strong><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sportbusiness-podcast/id1804579275\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vsc2tHkTF8hxm4w3UFEEX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Spotify</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href=\"https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/b3420d4a-5387-4e2e-bf43-f88e859c00c2/the-sportbusiness-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Amazon Music</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@sportbusiness_group\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual </strong><a href=\"http://sportbusiness.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SportBusiness.com</strong></a><strong> subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount </strong><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/subscription-options/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Co-hosts:</strong> Jonathan Rest,&nbsp;Martin Ross</p><p><strong>Contributor:</strong>&nbsp;Ben Cronin</p><p><strong>Editor:</strong> Lumi&nbsp;Lehmuskallio</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p>1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/nfl-unveils-elite-investor-roster-for-pro-flag-venture/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NFL unveils elite investor roster for pro flag venture</a></p><p>2.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/ifaf-to-diversify-revenue-mix-to-lessen-nfl-reliance/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IFAF to diversify revenue mix to lessen NFL reliance</a></p><p>3.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/returning-mccourt-backs-premier-jumping-league/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Returning McCourt backs Premier Jumping League</a></p><p>4.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://sponsorship.sportbusiness.com/2026/03/mistral-flies-the-flag-for-european-ai-sector-in-team-visma-deal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mistral flies the flag for European AI sector in Team Visma deal</a></p><p>5.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/euroleague-to-tap-private-markets-re-engages-nba/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Euroleague to tap private markets, re-engages NBA</a></p><p>6.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/rai-to-follow-italys-world-cup-fortunes-maybe/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DAZN, Rai to share World Cup coverage in Italy</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"SportBusiness"}