The SportBusiness Podcast

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross discuss some major developments in European football, a crucial media rights deal for a challenger sport and the week’s industry snippets.THE NEWSROOM: As Uefa issues a snap tender for men’s national team commercial rights, what does it mean for incumbent CAA Eleven and the 2028-36 cycle? Plus, Uefa club competitions finals paywalled by TNT Sports.INSIDE THE DEAL: Netball Australia courts reach and revenue from Nine Entertainment. Joseph Perry joins as we break down the deal and World Netball’s battle for rights fees ahead of its Commonwealth Games exposure window.AOB: The Enhanced Games debut, Sønderjyske’s MoM motors along and who wants to broadcast robot fighting?You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.  Co-hosts: Jonathan Rest, Martin RossContributor: Joseph PerryEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:EXCLUSIVE: Uefa invites national team rights bidsChinese brands double down on family-friendly Uefa national team eventsPodcast – Team Talk: Champions League rights sales – then and nowPodcast – Making it Relevent: New Uefa agency team assembledTNT eyes Max audience with Uefa finals paywallsNetball Australia finds reach, revenue with NineEnhanced Games devoid of sponsors, broadcastersPodcast - Enhanced Games: Where’s the commercial injection?

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross are back to delve into the headline stories of the week and take a look at a big-ticket football sponsorship.THE NEWSROOM: Game over for YOG? The rationale, plus significant IOC funding, for the late Jacques Rogge’s labour of love are called into question. Plus, Bruin’s bet on more Matchroom growth.INSIDE THE DEAL: Sports Illustrated Tickets expands its Premier League sponsorship portfolio by landing a 12-year deal with Aston Villa. A route into taking over ticket operations? Matthew Glendinning explains.AOB: A stadium dilemma – Ajax Styles it out, a sleeve sponsorship courts attention and ‘No Broke Boys’ at LIV Golf.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here. Co-hosts: Jonathan Rest, Martin RossContributor: Matthew GlendinningEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Youth Olympic Games to hit the skids?Hearns sell 15% of Matchroom to BruinMatchroom profits uptick spurred by darts, boxing(ARCHIVE) Hearn: Matchroom equity sale still likelySI Tickets puts Villa at heart of Premier League pushSports Illustrated Tickets trades on licensed name for market push 

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross bring you analysis of this week’s industry developments, big numbers and the context behind the headlines.THE NEWSROOM: We look at the reasons behind the International Table Tennis Federation’s $14.4m loss, its sale of more WTT equity and what the future holds. Plus, DAZN’s $100m ViewLift swoop driven by a rights opportunities and US ambitions.INSIDE THE DEAL: Ben Cronin on why Uefa’s first-ever corporate strategic sponsorship with Schwarz Group represents one of the confederation’s most significant commercial innovations in a shift beyond its traditional competition-based sponsorship model.AOB: Guardians League launch – a life-saving addition to the sports landscape? And Fox Sports is offering you $50K to watch DR Congo v Uzbekistan.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Co-hosts: Jonathan Rest, Martin RossContributor: Ben CroninEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:ITTF sells 10% WTT stake after loss-making 2025Long-serving ITTF, WTT CEO Dainton exitsDAZN swoops for ViewLift to bolster US prospectsSchwarz Group corporate deal marks commercial first for UefaLidl shops for more Uefa sponsorship rights 

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross analyse the industry’s heavy-hitting stories, go deep on a football media rights deal with lessons for the wider market and, as always, review the trends shaping the industry.THE NEWSROOM: The Bundesliga’s lengthy – and often controversial – search for external funding leads to Adidas providing a €100m facility loan and extending its ball supply deal. Where’s the money going and where does the German league body look next? Plus, IMG fully back in media rights business with World Rugby.INSIDE THE DEAL: Maria Kholodova joins us to look at Norwegian football’s 10% uplift in its domestic broadcast deals in a bear market. We break down the what, but more importantly, the why.AOB: A Miami GP look ahead, a man called Fifa and does LaLiga’s rights inventory pack a punch?You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Co-hosts: Jonathan Rest, Martin RossContributor: Maria KholodovaEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Bundesliga scores €100m Adidas loan facilityON THE MONEY: A German solution to a German problemSerie A returns to CCTV in China for season finaleIMG reprises World Rugby rights role with gaze on USSportBusiness Media: Rugby World Cup In FocusNorwegian football’s early gamble pays offEliteserien pulls OTT service over VPN concernsLaLiga rights on market in seven European countries 

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross pick apart the week’s headlines and address some big-ticket issues affecting the sports industry:THE NEWSROOM: An in-depth look at the imbalance between padel’s surging participation and commercial performance. Which revenue-generating sectors are serving up growth and why some baseline figures haven’t improved? Plus, key media rights developments for three European football leagues.INSIDE THE DEAL: As the debate around LIV Golf and PIF rages on, we look at that investment but broaden the discussion out to the wider Saudi sports ecosystem, from the Saudi Pro League to SURJ. Matthew Glendinning joins to offer on-the-ground reflections after his trip to Riyadh.AOB: A London Marathon participant to hog the limelight and a Killer setlist at the Enhanced Games. You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Co-hosts: Jonathan Rest, Martin RossContributors: Matthew GlendinningEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Full Swing on Netflix suffers audience dropSaudi enters padel as 54 gets new Hexagon event remitWill PIF let LIV die?PODCAST: Unpacking losses at LIV, European Tour and DAZNSURJ INTERVIEW: DAZN to grow in Saudi, Mena ‘in measured way’Saudi Prince’s KHC takes majority stake in Al-HilalSponsorships make case for PIF as ‘impactful investor’Record rights fees in new Norwegian domestic cycleDAZN to honour Pro League deal next seasonCentralisation backed despite Benfica resistance

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest delve into the topics and trends shaping an eventful week for the sports industry:THE NEWSROOM: Maria Kholodova joins as we discuss Netflix’s surprise and controversial Concacaf Gold Cup move in Mexico amid political calls for the government to defend free access to major sports events. Plus, Alibaba’s impending Uefa sponsorship, IMG leadership changes and more profits for Matchroom Sport.INSIDE THE DEAL: Matthew Williams gets under the bonnet of Ford’s new MLB sponsorship and its Independence Day activation, but also the league’s sponsorship appeal further afield.AOB: A challenge to the Belgian Pro League’s planned format and some bog-standard suggestions for additions to the new Matchroom Talent Agency.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Co-hosts: Martin Ross, Jonathan RestContributors: Maria Kholodova, Matthew WilliamsEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Netflix nets exclusive Gold Cup rights in MexicoListed events call made to Mexican governmentNetflix outmuscles rivals for Women’s World CupEXCLUSIVE: Alibaba nears expansive Uefa dealCBO role for Francis in IMG leadership changesMatchroom profits uptick spurred by darts, boxingZDF ends Tour de France exile in new rights dealFord backs MLB’s Fourth of July pushPODCAST - Netflix blows rivals out of the water to land Women’s World Cup in US

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, Martin Ross is joined by Joseph Perry to give listeners the intel behind the latest industry stories and go deep on big topics.THE NEWSROOM: How Publicis’ $500m move for 160over90 represents its ‘big bet on sport’ in the AI era. Plus, the details behind Chelsea’s record £262.4m pre-tax loss.INSIDE THE DEAL: Frank Dunne explains how Fifa rejected a conditional offer for 2026 World Cup rights as Italian broadcasters hedged their bets on the national team qualifying. We bring you the lowdown on deals struck with Rai and DAZN.AOB: A looming UCL broadcast rights deadline, Unilever showering the public with World Cup products and the SportAccord curse strikes again.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Co-hosts: Martin Ross, Joseph PerryContributor: Frank DunneEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:1. Emirates Arena renamed after fruitless search2. Spurs ups income, Chelsea posts record loss3. Publicis to buy 160over90 amid ‘big bet on sport’4. Italy no-shows weigh heavily on World Cup value5. Bumper Rai, TVP ratings for World Cup heartache6. RFP, UC3 ready mass-markets sales process 

Welcome to The SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.  This week, we look at the decision to snub riches elsewhere and keep snooker’s World Championships at The Crucible and what the deal means for the sport.Jonathan Rest is back from Toronto, where he spoke to industry leaders about Rogers and its MLSE stake, the C$11bn NHL rights deal, big tech and the CRTC’s OneSoccer v Rogers ruling.We report from Sportel Singapore, as Joseph Perry offer insights into the latest media rights sector developments, and Ben Cronin weighs in from Spain on LaLiga’s Jornadas de Clubes. Plus, flying discs and the World Paint Drying Championships.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here. Host: Catherine Davies Contributors: Jonathan Rest, Martin Ross, Joseph Perry, Ben CroninEditor: Lumi Lehmuskallio  Sources: 1. Rogers ‘to shell out’ $7.7bn for NHL renewal2. EXCLUSIVE: CSME ‘open for business’ to investors3. Snooker Worlds remain at Crucible for the long term4. Regulator backs OneSoccer in Rogers carriage row5. Serie A, LaLiga exploring overseas match options6. AFC halts bidding for 2031, 2035 Asian Cups7. EXCLUSIVE: WFDF targets World Frisbee rebrand