Sports, media and entertainment is too compelling to ignore?
Jeevan Sagoo | Ares Management | 19 August 2026
Sports teams, clubs and leagues may command the spotlight but they represent only one part of a nearly US$3 trillion sports, media and entertainment investment universe. The opportunity – “the full prize” – encompasses approximately US$500 billion in teams and leagues and a further US$2.5 trillion across the broader ecosystem, from media rights, content and live events to venues, technology and the businesses that power the sector1 2. Together, these segments form a deep and diverse investable market that remains relatively underpenetrated and increasingly in need of flexib...