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Sponsorship plays a crucial role in supporting sports properties around the APAC region, in maintaining their operations, and in improving their regional and global exposure. It contributes to the enhancement of sports in the region and increases exposure to those brands likewise. Overall, 179 non-alcoholic beverage brands engaged in sports sponsorship within APAC in 2023, […]
2023 Major League Baseball World Series least watched in TV history on Fox, reveals GlobalData
The 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series was prepared to face a tough audience as both teams, the Texas Rangers, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, did not have much national appeal. Unfortunately, the World Series was also competing with the NFL, NBA, and college football for viewership, which contributed to this year’s World Series lack […]
Despite record attendances and social media buzz, sponsors still reluctant to commit independent deals with WSL teams, reveals GlobalData
The 2023/24 Women’s Super League (WSL) season is off to a record-breaking start, with attendance milestones and a robust social media following underscoring the rising popularity of women’s soccer in England. While Manchester clubs lead in sponsorship revenue, sponsors are still hesitant to commit to independent deals with WSL teams, highlighting the ongoing challenges in […]
Palmeiras dominates sponsorship landscape of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs for 2023 season, reveals GlobalData
Palmeiras, which has won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 11 times, is estimated to generate the largest income of all the teams in the league. Verdão is estimated to generate a total of $35.44 million from partners across the 2023 season, predominantly as a result of the club’s lucrative front-of-shirt and kit supplier deals, says […]
The Open 2023 season generates over $63 million in sponsorship revenue, reveals GlobalData
Sponsorship remains key in supporting the Open in maintaining its status as one of the most prestigious golf events in the world. These partnerships ensure that the Open is receiving global recognition from some of the biggest luxury brands around, while also allowing the brands partnering with it to take advantage of the exposure that […]
LaLiga generates $152.56 million in sponsorship revenue for 2023-24 season, reveals GlobalData
Sponsorship plays a crucial role in supporting LaLiga in maintaining its ambition of being the best professional soccer league in the world. It contributes to the smooth operation of the league, as exemplified by their top associations with EA Sports and Visit Saudi. LaLiga generated $152.56 million annually through central sponsorship deals, according to GlobalData, […]
Nike emerges as biggest spender in European soccer kit supplier market for 2023-24 season, reveals GlobalData
American brand Nike boasts 24 active deals across the 10 biggest European soccer leagues for the 2023-24 season. The number puts it on par with adidas as the most prominent brand in the market, while both brands are five deals ahead of Puma, which is the next most visible brand on the continent. Not much […]
Wimbledon 2023 generates over $95 million in sponsorship revenue, reveals GlobalData
Sponsorship remains key in supporting Wimbledon in maintaining its global status as the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. These partnerships are the most lucrative on offer and contribute to ensuring Wimbledon maintains its status and allow the brands partnering with it to take advantage of the global exposure that comes with such a […]
Gambling brands most prominent industry sponsors in European soccer for 2023-24 season, says GlobalData
The gambling industry remains the most active sponsor in the market, with 42 unique team deals across the top 10 European soccer leagues. This makes it almost twice as prominent in the market as the next most active, the industrial goods and services market, with 22 deals. The gambling industry’s deals equate to an estimated […]
Sky Sports sees record viewership for Ryder Cup 2023, but NBC figures plummet in US, reveals GlobalData
Ryder Cup 2023 was the most watched edition of the sport on Sky Sports ever, with 3.7 million viewers tuning into the UK pay-tv network from 29 September to 1 October. The number of viewers under the age of 35 increased by 14% compared to 2021. This success is in stark contrast to the disappointing […]
FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup 2023 generates $81.85 million in sponsorship revenue, says GlobalData
The 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup set a record for the most-attended World Cup game in a tournament’s history, breaking the previous record set in 1994. This was accompanied by great support for this year’s tournament, with 10 global partners, including Nike and Wanda Group, who are long-term partners of FIBA. The tournament generated […]
US Open 2023: ESPN streaming hiccups overshadow equal prize money milestone and record attendance, says GlobalData
The 2023 US Open Tennis Championships achieved remarkable attendance records, welcoming 957,287 fans and celebrating 50 years of equal prize money. The tournament’s success in promoting gender equality in prize money remains a significant achievement in the world of sports. However, ESPN’s streaming issues, stemming from a disagreement over channel fees, disrupted the viewing experience […]
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Record-breaking success fuels women’s football growth, yet prize money gap persists, says GlobalData
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand proved to be a game-changer, breaking records and making significant strides for women’s football. With an expanded format, record-breaking attendance, and unprecedented global broadcast coverage, the tournament showcased the growing popularity and potential of the women’s game. However, there remain disparities in prize money […]
Bayern Munich dominates sponsorship landscape of Bundesliga clubs for 2023/24 season, says GlobalData
Bayern Munich, Bundesliga champions who won the league 33 times, are estimated to generate the largest income of all the teams in the league. ‘The Bavarians’ are estimated to generate a total of $241.06 million from partners across the 2023 season, predominantly a result of the club’s lucrative kit supplier and front-of-shirt deals, says GlobalData, […]
Manchester United enduring brand strength evident in Qualcomm deal amidst on-field challenges, says GlobalData
Following the news that Manchester United has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies to display Snapdragon brand on the front of the club’s famous shirt from the 2024-25 season, Conrad Wiacek, Head of Sport Analysis at GlobalData, offers his view: “The deal between Qualcomm and Manchester United shows the enduring appeal of Manchester United as one of […]
English Premier League front-of-shirt rights see $71.79 million investment from betting brands with 35% market share, reveals GlobalData
As the curtain rises on the 2023-24 English Premier League season, the realm of front-of-shirt sponsorships takes center stage. Among the 18 active teams in the topflight, seven have forged significant partnerships with betting brands. This trend, backed by a noteworthy investment of $71.79 million and a market share of 35%, underscores the dynamic intersection […]
Sports sponsorship spend by insurance sector exceeds $1 billion in 2023, reveals GlobalData
Insurance has been a prominent spender across sponsorship industries in sports over the last few years but has been unable to match some of the higher-spending sectors. The major spending across insurance brands has come due to the number of deals that brands have, as opposed to huge sums for a deal. Spending amongst insurance […]
LIV Golf adds to sports washing debate, may spark further regime investment in sports, says GlobalData
The concept of sports washing is gaining prominence, particularly as Middle Eastern nations such as the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have made their presence felt in the realm of sports. This strategy involves exploiting the widespread popularity of sports to bolster a country’s image, often overshadowing concerns like human rights abuses and gender disparities. […]
NBA 2023 season generates over $1 billion in sponsorship revenue, reveals GlobalData
Sponsorship remains key in supporting the National Basketball Association (NBA) in maintaining its global status as the most popular professional basketball league in the world. These partnerships are the most lucrative on offer and contribute to ensuring the NBA maintains its status and allows the brands partnering with it to take advantage of the global […]
UEFA Champions League generates $606.3 million sponsorship revenue for 2023 season, reveals GlobalData
Sponsorship remains key in supporting the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) in maintaining its global status of hosting the most prestigious club competitions in soccer. These partnerships are the most lucrative on offer and contribute to ensuring the Champions League maintains its status. For the 2023 season, the UEFA Champions League accumulated $606.3 million […]