Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Drake Star Partners
The global sports tech market reached a total deal value of $51.9 billion in H1 2025 across 503 announced or closed transactions.
M&A activity dominated the sector with $32.2 billion in disclosed deal value across 233 deals, led by TSG Consumer’s $1.5 billion acquisition of EōS Fitness.
Private placements hit a record $6.6 billion across 239 deals, highlighted by Infinite Reality raising $3 billion and DAZN securing $1.8 billion.
Investor appetite for new sports-focused capital remains high with over $3.5 billion in new funds announced, including the $1.2 billion Checketts Sports fund.
Disney acquired a 70% stake in FuboTV for $220 million in cash and a $145 million loan, creating a provider with 6.2 million subscribers.
The global sports tech market reached a total deal value of $51.9 billion in H1 2025 across 503 announced or closed transactions.
M&A activity dominated the sector with $32.2 billion in disclosed deal value across 233 deals, led by TSG Consumer’s $1.5 billion acquisition of EōS Fitness.
Private placements hit a record $6.6 billion across 239 deals, highlighted by Infinite Reality raising $3 billion and DAZN securing $1.8 billion.
Investor appetite for new sports-focused capital remains high with over $3.5 billion in new funds announced, including the $1.2 billion Checketts Sports fund.
Disney acquired a 70% stake in FuboTV for $220 million in cash and a $145 million loan, creating a provider with 6.2 million subscribers.