United States: spending on sports TV rights at $30.5bn in 2025, up 122% compared to 2015
Spending on sports TV rights is estimated at $30.5bn (€26.2bn) in the United States in 2025, up 122% on 2015 ($13.8bn/€11.8bn), according to a study by the British consultancy Ampere Analysis published on 27/08/2025.
"Over the same period, total TV industry revenues increased by just 24%, meaning investment in rights has grown five times faster...
