Tech and private capital tightened their grip on sport this week, from Apple’s $750 million F1 takeover, to CVC’s €13.6 billion refinance and a record $76 billion NBA media rights shake up
This Weeks Key Market Movers
Netflix $NFLX ( ▼ 1.7% )
$1,238.56 | +33.93% YTD | +68.5% LTM
Netflix is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings this week
Live Nation $LYV ( ▼ 0.31% )
$156.77 | +18.83% YTD | +15.8% LTM
Live Nation studies after $1.3B convertible bonds sale
Apple $AAPL ( ▲ 1.25% )
$262.24 | +1.34% YTD | +49% LTM
Apple dominates the S&P 500
Formula One Group $FWONK ( ▼ 2.44% )
$98.02 | +6.87% YTD | +24% LTM
Shares climbed following Apple’s $750M broadcast rights deal
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF $ESPO ( ▼ 0.23% )
$116.66 | +37.17% YTD | +59% LTM
Global gaming revenue is projected to exceed $239B in 2025, a 9% YoY increase, with esports and in-game advertising driving growth.
For investors, the current entertainment and media landscape points to steady structural growth anchored by digital platforms and experiential assets. Analysts expect continued strength from streaming, live events, and gaming as audiences diversify how they spend time and money
This Weeks Snapshots
Apple’s $750 Million F1 Deal
🏎 $150M Per Year | 5‑Year Deal (2026‑31)
Apple TV takes Formula 1 rights from ESPN in its largest sports move yet. Turning motorsport into an engine of content, hardware and data.
NBA’s $76 Billion Broadcast Revolution
💰$6.9B Per Year | Disney + NBC + Amazon Prime
The NBA’s 11‑year deal triples rights revenues to $6.9 billion annually, adding Amazon as a first‑time partner and pushing franchise valuations past $95 billion.
CVC’s €13.6 Billion Sports Refinance
💼€13.6B Facility | IPO Path Set for 2026
CVC’s Global Sport Group partners with Ares and Goldman Sachs to rework €10 billion in league investments across La Liga, Six Nations and Ligue 1.
Africa’s $1.2 B Sports‑City Drive
🌍 $400M Per Hub | 3 Nations (2025‑28)
The Africa Sports Indaba secures $1.2 B for multi‑sport cities in Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria.
Barcelona x Spotify Extension
🎧 €460M Value | 9‑Year Term to 2034
Barça renews shirt and Camp Nou naming rights worth €80 M per year. Spotify adds €40 M for 5G venue tech and immersive fan ads.
Tottenham’s £100 Million Boost
⚽ £100M Equity | New ENIC Injection (2025)
ENIC raises its stake to 87.6% with a fresh capital injection.