Beyond the Game

The commercial case for every game.

Independent research on ownership, media rights, sponsorship and club finance in professional sport. Each report tests the evidence from published accounts, industry data and academic literature, and closes with a clear commercial recommendation.

Reports

1 published · 4 forthcoming
PadelRead report

The Padel Paradox

Padel is thriving as a social game. Why has the money been slower to follow, and how does it bridge the commercial growth gap into a professional sport?

FootballForthcoming

Reading FC

A close look at Reading FC's financial position and what it means for the club.

GolfForthcoming

Playing for Pay

Who really gets paid in professional golf, and what has LIV changed about the economics?

BrandsForthcoming

Defending the Swoosh

How does the brand that defined sport marketing hold its position under pressure?

Women's sportForthcoming

Investing in Women's Sport

Why investors are backing women's football, and what it takes for the returns to follow.