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Private equity firms vie for media rights of France's Ligue 1

March 10, 2022

Media rights to European soccer leagues are an increasingly coveted prize for global private equity firms making a play for exposure in the international world of sports.

Silver Lake to back New Zealand rugby

February 17, 2022

Silver Lake has added another high-profile sports investment to its portfolio by agreeing to buy a share in the company behind New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team.

Spanish soccer joins lawsuit against $2.3B CVC Capital, La Liga deal

February 3, 2022

A blockbuster legal battle between private equity and soccer clubs is escalating in Spain.

PE firms flocked to lucrative sports, media and music deals in 2021

January 21, 2022

Private equity investments in the sports, media and entertainment industries caught fire in 2021 as firms looked to add sports franchise stakes, music catalogs and Hollywood-backed companies to their portfolios.

Review puts investment in English soccer under the microscope

December 6, 2021

Fans cheer for Newcastle United, whose recent acquisition spotlighted one of the issues under scrutiny.

DraftKings makes $22B+ bid for Ladbrokes owner Entain

September 22, 2021

Sports betting group DraftKings has offered to pay $22.4 billion for UK peer Entain, in a deal that would be worth $25 billion including debt. But MGM, which also sought to buy the Ladbrokes owner, is arguing that its joint venture with Entain means the casino operator should have a say in the deal.

On the podcast: Soccer clubs, the Super League and the future of sports investing

September 21, 2021

Joe DaGrosa joins the show to discuss why current European football club valuations offer an intriguing opportunity for investors—and how shifting audience behaviors may shape future investments in pro sports.

PitchBook-PGA of America: The Continuing Evolution of the Golf Course

September 9, 2021

This report features the cutting-edge technologies improving the game of golf for both players and operators.

PE rethinks sports investing strategy after fans and teams cry foul

September 1, 2021

Private equity's push into professional sports investing initially appeared like a slam dunk. But it's been tough for some investors.

On the podcast: Private equity's sports investing playbook

August 31, 2021

RedBird Capital managing partner Rob Klein joins the show to discuss the firm's sports investing strategy, including recent deals for stakes in the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC.

Sports-betting data provider selects IPO in latest blow for blank-check deals

August 18, 2021

Sportradar has filed to go public on the Nasdaq via in IPO after nixing a major SPAC deal in June, as the allure of blank-check companies continues to wane following their unparalleled popularity earlier this year.

CVC Capital makes its biggest sports bet with $3.2B Spanish soccer deal

August 4, 2021

CVC Capital has landed its biggest sports deal yet with an investment in La Liga, Spain's premier league, scoring the minority stake in its third attempt to back European soccer.

Dyal's deal for Phoenix Suns shows private equity wants winners

July 6, 2021

Dyal Capital has acquired a minority stake in the Phoenix Suns, continuing PE's push to back winners.

On the podcast: Private equity's sports play

May 25, 2021

On this week's episode, we discuss how private equity has pushed further into the sports investing space over the past few years.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Sports Teams and Private Equity Pair Up

May 13, 2021

This recent analyst note details PE's involvement in professional sports leagues, including the NBA, MLS, and MLB, highlighting how recent changes to ownership rules have affected investors' interest in the space.