Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The integration of finance and the sports industry drives global economic growth. This study examines how financial capital, innovation, and market dynamics reshape the sports sector through macroeconomic analysis and empirical case studies. Investment trends, policy frameworks, and technological advancements from 2018–2023 reveal key challenges and opportunities. European private equity investments in sports reached €48 billion, while blockchain platforms like NBA Top Shot generated over $1 billion. However, persistent disparities in policy support and capital accessibility hinder small and medium-sized enterprises. The findings highlight the necessity for adaptive regulations and cross-sector collaboration to maximize financial-sports synergies. This research provides actionable insights for policymakers and investors to foster sustainable development in the sports economy.
Author: Jiawei Kong
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411776742