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Sports Media Transformation
Sports media is shifting towards streaming, driven by changing viewer habits, rights acquisitions, and the growth of sports betting.
Timeframe
near-term
Categories
Detailed Analysis
Streaming services are acquiring major sports league rights, accelerating the shift of sports viewership from traditional television to streaming platforms. This trend is further fueled by the growth of sports betting, which is projected to reach nearly $200 billion in wagers by 2028 in the U.S. The increasing popularity of women's sports, with a growing fan base of 100 million, presents new opportunities for media companies and investors. "Sports has long dominated television viewership."
Context Signals
Streaming services acquiring sports rights.
$200 billion projected sports betting market by 2028.
100 million strong fan base for women's sports.
Edge
Integrated streaming and betting experiences will become increasingly common.
Women's sports will attract significant investment and media attention.
The rise of private equity in sports teams will further transform the industry.