This year, women’s sports reached an inflection point. Record viewership, sold-out arenas, major media rights deals and investment reshaped a corner of the broader athletic economy long viewed as niche. Yet the real transformation isn’t happening on the field. Power in sports has always lived behind the scenes, in ownership suites, investment committees and boardrooms where billion-dollar decisions are made. What’s changing is who controls and wields the capital.Forbes is debuting the 2025 list of America’s ...

This year, women’s sports reached an inflection point. Record viewership, sold-out arenas, major media rights deals and investment reshaped a corner of the broader athletic economy long viewed as niche. Yet the real transformation isn’t happening on the field. Power in sports has always lived behind the scenes, in ownership suites, investment committees and boardrooms where billion-dollar decisions are made. What’s changing is who controls and wields the capital.Forbes is debuting the 2025 list of America’s ...

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ESPN’s Vibe Check hosts, including former LA Sparks forward @Chiney Ogwumike, tell @jasonkellynews why the WNBA can’t risk losing momentum during one of the biggest moments in women’s sports https://t.co/gjXEBpJnyQ https://t.co/u52QCILEAk ...

Industry Trend - Women's sports have reached an inflection point, experiencing record viewership, sold-out arenas, and major media rights deals [1] - Investment is reshaping women's sports, which was previously viewed as a niche market [1] Power Dynamics - Power in sports resides in ownership suites, investment committees, and boardrooms [1] - The control and wielding of capital in sports is changing [1] Forbes Initiative - Forbes is debuting the 2025 list of America's Most Powerful Women in Sports [2]

How India women bounced back to keep the World Cup dream alive https://t.co/7bgWKYSXni ...

WNBA发展前景 - 下一次WNBA合同谈判可能永远改变女子运动[1]

Sports Investment Fund Strategy - Avenue Capital closed a $1 billion sports investing fund, aiming to invest across emerging leagues, women's sports, and the "big four" leagues [2] - The fund seeks opportunities that are expected to double or triple in value over the next five years [3] - The sports market is estimated to be a $1 trillion market, with only $10-15 billion of capital raised or looking to invest, indicating significant growth potential [5] Market Valuation and Growth - Despite concerns about overvaluation in the "big four" leagues, the demand for live sports continues to grow, driving up value [6][7] - Returns in the "big four" leagues are estimated around 10-15%, considered a safe return, while emerging sports and women's sports offer potential for higher growth [11] - Women's soccer teams, previously valued at $1-2 million, are now worth around $150 million, showcasing substantial growth in women's sports [9] - European women's soccer teams are being acquired for around £5 million or €5 million, with expectations to increase in value to $25-100 million in the next five to ten years [10] Opportunities in College Sports - College sports are identified as a significant investment opportunity, with potential deals expected in the next two to three years due to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and other financial needs of schools [13] Private Equity Industry Outlook - The private equity industry is not facing an existential moment, but rather a temporary slowdown due to economic uncertainty and differing expectations between buyers and sellers [16][18] - Raising capital and selling assets are currently more challenging due to economic uncertainty and differing valuation expectations [16][17]

The last few months have been big for English women’s sports. But as audiences have grown, and the games have become more professionalized, costs have increased for these clubs https://t.co/QTS3soMHVj ...

“We exist outside of just the four years the Olympics has for us.”@masai_russell, Olympic Gold Medalist, spoke about women’s sports at the 2025 Forbes #Under30Summit.Read more: https://t.co/VdQ1pJgG95 https://t.co/IxXMLzqhGe ...