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NFL: global markets programme expanded to 22 countries with the addition of Italy in 2026

The National Football League’s global markets programme (GMP) has been expanded to a 22^nd market with the addition of Italy, the NFL announced on 30/03/2026. The expansion of the programme, which involves all 32 NFL franchises, also allows three of them to secure rights in new markets. The…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 436172
• Published on 31/03/26 at 18:00

Newcastle United FC: record turnover of £335.3m and net profit of £34.7m in 2024-25

Newcastle United FC (Premier League) posted a record turnover of £335.3m (€392.4m as of 30/06/2025) for the 2025 financial year (01/07/2024 to 30/06/2025), up 4.7% compared with 2024 (£320.3m/€378m), according to the club’s financial results published on 31/03/2026. The club recorded a 44…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 436196
• Published on 31/03/26 at 17:00

2026 World Cup: Amnesty International warns of shortcomings in respect for human rights

"The 2026 World Cup is taking place amidst an acute human rights crisis. With just weeks to go until kick-off, FIFA’s claim that football unites the world sits in stark contrast to the divisive and repressive practices of the governments who host its flagship tournament," Amnesty International…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Associations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436186
• Published on 31/03/26 at 16:00

Germany/4^th division reform: unanimous support for a switch from five to four groups

The working group on the reform of the Regionalliga (German football’s 4^th division) has concluded its work during a fifth meeting held on 25/03/2026. It unanimously supports a four-group Regionalliga, allowing all group winners to be promoted to the 3.Liga. This working group, chaired by…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 436162
• Published on 31/03/26 at 15:00

1. FSV Mainz 05: 2026-27 season ticket prices between €199 and €729

1. FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga) have launched their season ticket campaign for the club’s 17 matches in the German top flight in 2026-27 to be played at the Mewa Arena (33,305 capacity) at prices ranging from €199 to €729 (excluding discounts and hospitality), on 27/03/2026. An increase of around…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Ticketing, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 436142
• Published on 31/03/26 at 14:00

NBA: majority stake in Portland Trail Blazers sold for $4bn to group led by Tom Dundon

"The NBA board of governors has approved the sale of the controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers to an investor group led by Tom Dundon, who will serve as the Trail Blazers’ governor. The transaction is expected to close this week," the National Basketball Association announced on…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Investment - Shareholding, …
• Article # 436138
• Published on 31/03/26 at 13:00

International friendlies: 8.29 million viewers for Germany - Ghana on ARD (audience share: 34.8%)

Germany - Ghana (2-1), friendly, drew an average of 8.29 million viewers on the German public TV channel broadcaster Das Erste (ARD) on Monday 30/03/2026 (kick-off at 20:45 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute AGF. This figure represented an audience share of 34.8%…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Germany
• Article # 436116
• Published on 31/03/26 at 12:00

USA/NWSL: record attendance of 63,004 spectators for Denver Summit's inaugural match

A total of 63,004 spectators attended the inaugural home match in the history of Denver Summit FC against Washington Spirit (0-0) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver (Colorado), on Matchday 4 of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season, on 28/03/2026. This is a new attendance…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 436088
• Published on 31/03/26 at 11:00

Liverpool FC: opening of a standalone store in Singapore, the club's 23^rd outlet worldwide

Liverpool FC (Premier League) has opened a new standalone retail store at the Jewel Mall in Changi Airport in Singapore, "one of the world’s best and busiest airports, with nearly 70 million passengers passing through in 2025," the club announced on 30/03/2026. This store is the club's 23^rd…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Merchandising - Licensing, …
• Article # 436054
• Published on 31/03/26 at 10:00

DFB: opening of a first “German House of Soccer” in New York for the 2026 World Cup

The Deutscher Fussball Bund will open its first “German House of Soccer” (GHOS) at the Chelsea Industrial venue in Manhattan, New York (USA), during the 2026 World Cup, the DFB announced on 29/03/2026. This space, located in the host city of the World Cup final (19/07), will "bring German…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International development, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 435986
• Published on 31/03/26 at 09:00