DAZN Group, a leading global sports platform, has announced an agreement to acquire the ELEVEN Group’s global sports media businesses. The deal expands DAZN’s capabilities in the live sports streaming sector and establishes DAZN as a global leader in this rapidly evolving space. The benefits are threefold. New and expanded territories. The transaction, […]
Bain Capital and Nextalia SGR acquires Deltatre
Bain Capital and Nextalia SGR have agreed to acquire Deltatre, one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment technology providers, from Bruin Capital. Deltatre offers over-the-top (OTT) streaming solutions enabling direct-to-consumer content distribution via the internet as well as data, graphics and live broadcast solutions. Deltatre’s clients include some of the largest sports organizations […]
Todd Boehly to take control of Chelsea FC for a record $5.4bn
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the Club. Of the total investment being made, £2.5bn will be applied to purchase the shares in the Club and such proceeds will be deposited into […]
IMG acquires Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament
IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in sports, events, media and fashion has entered into a definitive agreement with Super Slam Ltd and its affiliates to acquire the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the Acciona Open de España golf tournament. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, […]
Newcastle United acquired by PCP Capital Partners & RB Sports & Media
An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media (the “Investment Group”), has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited (“Newcastle United” or the “Club”) from St. James Holdings Limited. All requisite approvals have […]
Endeavor acquires OpenBet for $1.2 billion
Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. , a global sports and entertainment company, has entered into an agreement to acquire OpenBet, a leading content, platform and service provider to the sports betting industry, from Scientific Games Corporation for $1.2 billion paid through a combination of cash ($1 billion) and Endeavor’s Class A common stock ($200 million). […]
DraftKings acquires Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56 billion
DraftKings Inc.and Golden Nugget Online Gaming have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for DraftKings to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in an all-stock transaction that has an implied equity value of approximately $1.56 billion. The acquisition will enable DraftKings to leverage Golden Nugget’s well-known brand, iGaming product experience and existing […]
FuboTV acquires Balto Sports to drive brand expansion
fuboTV Inc., the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, has acquired Balto Sports, marking the company’s first move into the online sports wagering market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Balto Sports is a Y Combinator company that develops tools for users to organize and play fantasy sports games. fuboTV intends to leverage its […]
Stats Perform buys fan engagement technology platform Thuuz Sports
Stats Perform, the SportsTech leader in data and AI technology, has announced the acquisition of platforms for creating automated video highlights and real-time excitement alerts from Palo Alto-based tech company Thuuz Sports. The patented technology in the SmartReels and SmartRatings products will be incorporated into Stats Perform’s robust product portfolio to generate new opportunities for […]
Under Armour to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners
Under Armour has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners. “As part of our ongoing transformation, we are committed to actively managing our business to ensure that our strategies and assets are prioritized to connect even more deeply with our target consumer – the Focused Performer,” said Under Armour […]