CVC Capital Partners to Launch £9B SportsCo—Consolidating Global Sports Assets for Brand Leverage

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Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is structuring a £9 billion entity named SportsCo by consolidating its diverse sports investments—from rugby to football and tennis. The move is part of a broader strategy to amplify commercial opportunities and asset liquidity.

As audience demand spikes—particularly with the record interest in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025—sponsorship inventory across CVC’s portfolio becomes more valuable. Major premium sponsors like Amazon, Visa, and Coca-Cola are backing the tournament, underscoring the scale of opportunity.

The new structure aims to make borrowing cheaper, fundraising easier, and allow minority equity sales without sacrificing control. For sponsors and marketers, SportsCo could offer bundled rights, cross-sport campaigns, and multi-territory reach—driving efficiency in sports marketing spend.

SportsCo may transform the economics of global sports marketing. Unified assets and audience scale could empower brands to access premium inventory with lower admin friction—and more strategic ROI potential.