Pickleball’s Billion-Dollar Potential: Inside The Investors, Leagues, And Media Deals Powering Its Growth
Pickleball has been named America's fastest-growing sport for the fourth consecutive year — and now it is also becoming a legitimate sports league.UPA Financial Overview 2025• Annual Revenue: $60 million (+30% YoY)• Sponsorship Revenue: $30 million (+25% YoY)• Tickets Sold To Date: 110,000 (across MLP & PPA)• Total Annual Player Compensation: $33 millionWith franchises selling for $13 million to $16 million and 500,000 viewers on CBS for last year's MLP Finals in New York City's Central Park, investors have committed over $75 million to help the UPA build America's next major sports league.Today's podcast breaks down all the details. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
7:38
--------
7:38
James Vowles: The Resurgence Of Williams, F1's Cost Cap, And Changing Sponsorship Agreements
James Vowles is the team principal of Williams Racing. We discuss the ongoing turnaround within one of F1's most historic teams, the impact of Liberty Media's cost cap, the changes in sponsorship agreements, and the qualities that all the best F1 drivers possess. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
15:02
--------
15:02
Toto Wolff on Drive to Survive, Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie, and Mercedes’ $2.7M Hypercar
Toto Wolff is Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. In addition to broader responsibilities as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Wolff also owns a 33% equity stake in the Formula 1 team, valued at approximately $2 billion. During our conversation last week at the Motorsport Network conference in New York City, Toto and I discussed a wide range of topics, including the team's 2026 driver lineup, how he knew Kimi Antonelli was ready for F1 at 18 years old, why the team built a $2.7 million hypercar, the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt, why he initially turned down Drive to Survive, and the team's record $161 million in profit last year. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
28:30
--------
28:30
How the Jaguars Turned London Into the NFL’s Most Profitable Road Game
From charter planes to tax exemptions, today's podcast breaks down how the NFL’s London operation really works (and why the Jaguars are the league’s biggest winner overseas). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
11:10
--------
11:10
Why the NFL Refuses to Ditch Turf Fields (Even as Players Keep Getting Hurt)
NFL players say turf fields are dangerous. Owners say they’re profitable. Today's podcast breaks down the billion-dollar math that keeps plastic fields in America’s biggest stadiums. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Host Joe Pompliano breaks down the most interesting topics in sports business. From athlete investments to media rights deals, you'll leave each episode more informed about the business and money behind sports. Join hundreds of thousands of others and start listening today!
Listen to The Joe Pomp Show, Inside Carrington: The Official Manchester United Podcast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
UK