Global sports media rights hit $65.8 billion in 2026, up 15% year-over-year
The global value of sports media rights reached a record $65.82 billion in 2026, up 15% on 2025, according to sports media analytics firm Sportico.
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The global value of sports media rights reached a record $65.82 billion in 2026, up 15% on 2025, according to sports media analytics firm Sportico.
Chilean billionaire Jean Eric Salata purchased a 2.1% stake in the Miami Dolphins and related sports holdings at a $12.5 billion valuation, exceeding the Seattle Seahawks' previous record of $9.6 billion.
The New York Knicks followed up their 2026 NBA title by leapfrogging the Los Angeles Lakers in Sportico's annual list of the most valuable NBA franchises, with the Warriors maintaining their six-year lead.
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Championship will begin on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the championship has been held in the Kingdom.
With just over a third of the NFL season completed, Seattle Times beat writer Bob Condotta reviewed the progress of each of the Seahawks' eight picks in the 2026 draft, noting the overall underperformance of the class.
According to Forbes and Sportico's 2026 valuations, every NBA franchise is worth at least $4 billion, with the Warriors, Knicks, and recently sold Lakers leading the list, and the Thunder reaching $5 billion.
Paris Saint-Germain left back Nuno Mendes faces several weeks out after suffering a tear in his left thigh, putting his availability for the Barcelona match in question.