The Joe Pomp Show My Sports Business Predictions For 2025
Jan 3, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into the future of sports business! Predictions for 2025 cover the UFC's media rights shake-up, the impact of private equity on college football, and the Chicago Bears' stadium ambitions. The shift in college basketball towards professional development mirrors the NBA's G League. Expect potential expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas, alongside talks of the NBA evolving and the NFL possibly adding an 18th game. It's a thought-provoking look at where sports might be headed!
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UFC Media Rights
- Joe Pompliano predicts the UFC will transition to a multi-network model for media rights.
- He suggests Netflix might be involved, especially for events at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Private Equity in College Sports
- Private equity firms are showing increasing interest in college sports, particularly football.
- Joe Pompliano predicts a private equity firm will purchase a college football program, possibly starting with a minority stake.
Chicago Bears Stadium
- Joe Pompliano believes the Chicago Bears will abandon their downtown stadium plan.
- He predicts they will return to the Arlington Heights proposal due to financial benefits.