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Philadelphia 76ers: StubHub becomes the first ever jersey sponsor in the NBA (visible from 2017-18)

The Philadelphia 76ers and StubHub, a platform for the resale of tickets for shows and sporting events, signed the first ever jersey sponsorship deal in NBA history, announced the North American basketball league on 16/05/2016. This partnership, only valid for home games, will be effective from…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Authorities, …
• Article # 69464
• Published on 19/05/16 at 16:14
©  Séville FC
Sevilla FC: average club in Spain (7th Liga BBVA), big club in Europe (5 Europa Leagues in 11 years)

With €85.5m in turnover in 2014-15 (excluding transfers), Sevilla FC (Liga BBVA) had the fourth largest turnover among the clubs of the Spanish top division, behind FC Barcelona (€608m in turnover in 2014-15), Real Madrid CF (€578m) and Club Atletico de Madrid (€160.8m). Sevilla FC (7th in the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Finance, …
• Article # 69458
• Published on 19/05/16 at 15:40
Bundesliga: Schalke 04 now have a League of Legends (eSports) team

FC Schalke 04 (Bundesliga) now have a professional eSports team Called "Elements for the video game League of Legends, announced the German club on 16/05/2016. This is an online multi-player battle arena type video game which counts 67 million active players each month.Virtual confrontations are…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 69449
• Published on 19/05/16 at 14:45
©  beIN Sports
UEFA: "I would like to formally resign during the congress on 14/09/2016" (Michel Platini)

"I announced my decision to resign my mandate as president of UEFA on 09/05/2016, following the judgment of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. I confirm this decision. I would like to formally resign during the extraordinary UEFA congress meeting in Athens (GRE) on 14/09/2016," said Michel…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 69408
• Published on 19/05/16 at 14:04
©  Mediaset Espana
Spain: Mediaset España will broadcast 23 of the 51 Euro 2016 matches live (official press release)

Mediaset España have acquired the TV rights for Euro 2016, in Spain, from UEFA's marketing agency, CAA Eleven, announced the Spanish broadcaster on 18/05/2016. Mediaset España will broadcast 23 of the 51 matches, including all those featuring the Spanish national team and the opening match…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Finance, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 69437
• Published on 19/05/16 at 12:50
©  KNVB
UEFA: Michael van Praag is the first declared candidate for the presidential elections in September

"UEFA at the moment needs a bridge-builder. I want to use my experience, network and knowledge to turn it into a cohesive unit again," said Michael van Praag, president of the Dutch Football Federation, who is a candidate to succeed Michel Platini, announced the KNVB on 18/05/2016. The next…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 69386
• Published on 19/05/16 at 11:55
©  FSV Mainz 05
Bundesliga: Opel could get the naming rights for Mainz's stadium from 2016-17 (press)

The German automobile manufacturer Opel (a subsidiary of the US group General Motors) will affix its brand to the stadium of 1.FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga) from the 2016-17 season, according to the German media outlet Allgemeine Zeitung on 14/05/2016. The stadium will be known as the Opel…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 69406
• Published on 19/05/16 at 11:20
©  D.R.
Germany: Sport1 group extends its TV rights for the Coupe de France until 2019

Sport1, the German free-TV and pay-TV group, has extended their broadcasting rights, in Germany, for the Coupe de France for the 2016-2019 cycle, on 18/05/2015. Sport1 hold the broadcasting rights for at least 19 games of the competition per season for all of their broadcast platforms on the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions
• Article # 69407
• Published on 19/05/16 at 10:45
©  Premierleague.com
Premier League: attendance for Matchday 38, the final Matchday of 2015-16

Matchday 38, the final day of the 2015-16 Premier League season, drew an average of 39,191 spectators per match, from 15 to 17/05/2016. The average attendance of the 2015-16 Premiership was 36,400 spectators per game, with a stadium fill rate of 96%. This attendance figure is up slightly from the…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 69376
• Published on 19/05/16 at 10:14
©  eintracht.de
Bundesliga: nine official partners for the 2015-16 promotion/relegation play-offs

Nine companies have become official partners of the promotion/relegation play-offs between the Bundesliga and the 2.Bundesliga, and also between the 2.Bundesliga and the 3.Liga, announced Lagardère Sports Germany, the exclusive marketing agency for the promotion/relegation play-off matches and the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Authorities, …
• Article # 69375
• Published on 18/05/16 at 18:30