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Women now make up nearly half of sports fans
5 min read
18.02.26

Women now make up nearly half of sports fans

The sports industry has spent decades designing campaigns for a fan that no longer reflects reality. In 2026, women account for approximately 47% of sports fans, according to consolidated audience research cited across sports marketing analyses including insights from Nielsen’s sports audience research. At the same time, women influence an...

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Influencers the new broadcasters of live sports
6 min read
11.02.26

Influencers the new broadcasters of live sports

Sports broadcasting is no longer confined to the studio. In 2026, the second screen has become the primary connection point for younger audiences. Creator-led watch parties hosted across digital platforms are reshaping how fans experience live events. What once felt experimental is now central to fan engagement strategy. Industry analysis of...

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2026 is the year sports becomes hyper-personalized, shareable, and creator-led
5 min read
04.02.26

2026 is the year sports becomes hyper-personalized, shareable, and creator-led

Sports are not losing fans. They are losing patience. By 2026, fans expect experiences that feel personal, interactive, and worth sharing. The era of passive consumption is fading fast, replaced by hyper-personalized, creator-led engagement that puts athletes, not institutions, at the center of attention. This shift is not theoretical. It is...

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17,000+ NIL deals, $127m approved
5 min read
30.01.26

17,000+ NIL deals, $127m approved

The NIL era has officially entered its enforcement phase. According to the January 2026 NIL Go Deal Flow Report published by the College Sports Commission, 17,321 NIL deals were approved, representing more than $127 million in athlete compensation. At the same time, 524 deals worth roughly $14.9 million were rejected for failing to demonstrate a...

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Media trends shaping sports marketing in 2026
5 min read
22.01.26

Media trends shaping sports marketing in 2026

Sports marketing is entering a decisive phase. The question is no longer how many people watch a game, but how fans engage with sports across platforms, how often they return, and whether that attention compounds into lasting loyalty. By 2026, fan behavior has shifted faster than traditional sports media systems can adapt. Attention is fragmented,...

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2026 will change how fans watch games
5 min read
15.01.26

2026 will change how fans watch games

The global sports industry does not evolve gradually. It changes through inflection points, moments when technology, capital, and culture converge and permanently alter how value is created. A January 2026 analysis from Sports Business Journal describes the coming year as one of those moments. Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation...

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