India and Australia have unveiled an ambitious India-Australia Roadmap for Sports Collaboration, signalling a new phase in their bilateral relationship where sport is positioned not merely as competition, but as a strategic pillar of diplomacy, innovation and economic cooperation. Building on the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Sports, the roadmap outlines a […]
Assetz Joins Hands with Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy in Five-Year Partnership
Assetz, one of Bengaluru’s leading real estate developers, and Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (“RBTA”), India’s leading tennis development, academy, has announced a five-year partnership to support the growth of tennis culture and high-performance training ecosystems through the Academy. As an Associate Partner of RBTA, Assetz will support the Academy’s larger ecosystem, spanning its infrastructure and […]
Apple and World Surf League Launch New Apple at Play Content Series
The World Surf League (WSL), the global home of surfing, and Apple shared the launch of a new installment of Apple at Play, a content series that explores how professional sports organizations use Apple products and data to elevate athlete performance and bring fans closer to the action. This latest Apple at Play series focuses […]
Adidas extends partnership with the Royal Belgian Football Association until 2034
adidas and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) have extended their partnership until 2034, adidas will therefore remain the official kit partner of Belgium’s various national teams for the coming years. adidas has been a loyal partner of the RBFA since 2015, while also having served as the federation’s kit supplier in earlier years. Over […]
The Playknox appoints Hiba Al Mubarak as Middle East Director
The Playknox, a sports business, media and marketing platform has appointed Hiba Al Mubarak as its Middle East Director, strengthening its strategic presence across the GCC and wider MENA region. Hiba Al Mubarak is one of the region’s most respected sports and cultural communications professionals, bringing over 10 years of experience across the GCC and […]
KKR Enters Sports & Secondaries Market With $1bn Arctos Partners Acquisition
Global investment giant KKR & Co. has agreed to acquire Arctos Partners in a landmark deal that values the specialist sports and secondaries investment firm at approximately US$1 billion, with performance-based incentives potentially lifting the valuation to US$1.5 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The transaction will see Arctos’ existing leadership team remain […]
WSL Football signs Mercede-Benz UK as official automotive partner
Mercedes-Benz UK is the new Official Automotive Partner of WSL Football, covering both the Barclays Women’s Super League (Barclays WSL) and Barclays Women’s Super League 2 (Barclays WSL2). The exclusive multi-year partnership comes into effect on 7 January 2026. As part of this partnership, Mercedes-Benz UK also becomes the Presenting Partner of the first ever […]
Beverages on Top, Tech Still Catching Up: What 2025’s Sports Sponsorship Verticals Tell Us
Global sports sponsorship spend did not slow down in 2025—it recalibrated. According to data from SPORTFIVE, brands continued to invest heavily in sport, but the pattern of spend reveals a clear strategic shift. Rather than chasing blanket visibility, sponsors are prioritising relevance, alignment, and long-term value creation. The result? Some familiar categories remain dominant, while […]
How AI, Capital and Fans Will Quietly Redesign the Sports Industry In 2026
The sports industry is entering a defining phase. Not driven by hype, but by clarity. Artificial intelligence is no longer a crystal ball promising the future—it is becoming a clear lens, helping stakeholders understand why change is happening and where value will be created next. As we look toward 2026, the global sports ecosystem is […]
From Kalshi to Baller League: Mapping the $4B Sports Investment Surge of 2025
Sports investment surged past the $4 billion mark in 2025, underlining a powerful shift in how capital is flowing into the global sports ecosystem. From athlete performance and fan engagement to betting, wellness, creator-led leagues and community sport, investors are backing platforms that sit at the intersection of sport, technology, media and culture. The funding […]