The business of women’s sports is booming. 💰📈
Not long ago, women’s teams were throw-ins in men’s franchise sales. Today? 25 women’s clubs are valued at nine figures, worth a combined $5.6B, per Forbes. 💪
WNBA leads the way, owning the top five spots on Forbes’ inaugural list — headlined by the $400M New York Liberty, as media deals, attendance, and investor interest hit record highs. 🏀
The NWSL follows, with eight teams cracking the list, while European giants from England and Spain round out the top 25. ⚽
Expansion fees are soaring, sponsorships are stacking up, and investors are lining up, even as leagues navigate CBA negotiations and long-term sustainability questions. 📊
The takeaway: women’s sports are no longer a future bet, they’re a present-day asset class, and the momentum is undeniable. 👏
(c/o forbes)
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