Fanatics
Fanatics makes first move in sports betting with FedExField sportsbook
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has made its first official entry into the legal sports betting market by opening a retail sportsbook at FedExField, home of NFL franchise the Washington Commanders
Fanatics converts long-term extension with British & Irish Lions
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has extended its ecommerce and manufacturing deal with the British & Irish Lions rugby union team through to 2030
Fanatics poised to open FedEx Field sportsbook
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics is poised to make a dramatic entry into the North American sports betting landscape by opening a sportsbook at FedEx Field, the home of the National Football…
Fanatics to divest 60 per cent stake in NFT outfit Candy Digital
Fanatics is divesting its 60 per cent equity stake in non-fungible token (NFT) company Candy Digital and selling its interest to an investor group led by cryptocurrency merchant bank Galaxy Digital, according…
Matt Gibbons on entering the sports investment arena with Manhattan West
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Matt Gibbons, managing director of private equity at Manhattan West. Fisher and Russo also discuss the latest infusion of capital for global sports merchandising giant Fanatics, the record-setting contract for Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge, dramatic changes within Bally Sports operator Diamond Sports Group, a new round of funding for athlete marketing platform Opendorse, and heightened efforts by Genius Sports to merge live video and sports betting in the United States.
Fanatics valued at $31bn after $700m funding round
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics is now valued at $31bn (€29.6bn) after raising approximately $700m in a new funding round which was led by private equity firm Clearlake Capital.
Fanatics exports sports merchandise model to Japan with Yomiuri Giants deal
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) club Yomiuri Giants has entered into a long-term global deal with US sportswear and equipment manufacturer Nike and sports merchandising company Fanatics that will see…
Fanatics signs first European retail deal with Next
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has agreed a connected inventory deal with UK-based online retailer Next
LeBron James, Kevin Durant join Mitchell & Ness investor group
National Basketball Association superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant have joined an expansive, star-studded strategic investment group in Fanatics' lifestyle and street fashion brand Mitchell & Ness
Fanatics hires Mitchell from Portsmouth in commercial role
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has hired Anna Mitchell as director of UK business development
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin sells stake in 76ers, Devils
Fanatics chief executive Michael Rubin sold his 10 percent equity stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), which completes a planned divestment as a limited partner of the parent organization…
Ellis appointed Fanatics Betting & Gaming CFO
Global sports merchandise giant Fanatics has appointed veteran financial executive Andrea Ellis as the chief financial officer of Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), the company’s betting and gaming division.
Fanatics broadens Uefa remit with long-term deal
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has expanded its association with Uefa by agreeing a long-term e-commerce, event retail and licensing deal with European football’s governing body.
ICC taps Fanatics to manage event retail and online store
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has signed a wide-ranging deal with the International Cricket Council to manage retail at upcoming events and manufacture officially licensed products
Fanatics appoints White as CMO of betting division
Global sports merchandise giants Fanatics has appointed veteran marketing executive Jason White as the chief marketing officer of the company's betting and gaming division
LA28, Team USA strike Fanatics merchandise agreement
LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, has secured a wide-ranging merchandise and omnichannel retail agreement with global merchandise giants Fanatics ahead…
Fanatics, Orioles strike 10-year omnichannel retail partnership
Global sports merchandise giants Fanatics and Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles have secured a 10-year end-to-end omnichannel retail partnership, expanding on a current e-commerce agreement.
Fanatics and Foot Locker announce partnership
Global sports merchandise giant Fanatics and athletic retailer Foot Locker have announced a long-term inventory partnership that will make officially licensed fan gear and merchandise available online…