Caretta Portal insights: Sports companies that shape the global landscape
The sports industry is a massive global market that generated billions of dollars each year. Major professional sports leagues that are included on Caretta Portal, like the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and the Premier League are some of the biggest players in the industry. Other influential sports organisations like UEFA , the Football Association and companies like Red Bull GmbH also play a significant role. These organisations and companies are major forces in some of the most popular and profitable sports in the world and have a significant impact on the global sports landscape.
Let’s dive into the details:
The National Football League (NFL)
- The NFL is a powerhouse American football league, boasting 32 teams divided between the AFC and NFC.
- Founded in 1920, it’s a major force in US and Canadian sports and the highest level of American football globally.
- Headquartered in the US, the NFL employs over 4,060 individuals and generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2023.
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Major League Baseball (MLB)
- MLB is the oldest major professional sports league in the world, established in 1869.
- This US-based organisation has over 24,400 employees and its primary product is professional baseball games.
- Annual revenues for MLB have surpassed $1 billion as of 2023.
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The National Basketball Association (NBA)
- The NBA is a premier men’s professional basketball league with 30 teams (29 in the US, 1 in Canada).
- It’s a global sports and media business with a presence in 215 countries and territories.
- The NBA also operates the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and the Basketball Africa League.
- Headquartered in New York City, the NBA employs 20,900 people.
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The National Hockey League (NHL)
- The NHL is a professional ice hockey league in North America, founded in 1917.
- It comprises 32 member clubs (25 in the US, 7 in Canada).
- Based in New York City, the NHL employs over 1,400 people.
- Annual revenue for the NHL exceeds $1 billion.
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The Premier League
- The Premier League is England’s top-tier men’s professional football league, founded in 1992.
- It’s the most-watched football league globally, generating over $1 billion annually.
- With 20 clubs and a promotion/relegation system, the Premier League employs 720 people and broadcasts to over 200 countries.
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UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)
- UEFA, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Switzerland, is the governing body of European football.
- With over 2,400 employees, UEFA’s primary focus is on soccer, serving 55 national associations.
- UEFA’s 2023 revenue exceeded $1 billion.
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The Football Association (FA)
- The FA, established in 1863 in the UK, governs association football in England.
- Employing over 850 people, the FA focuses on soccer and surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2022.
- The FA manages the national team, leagues, and grassroots football, promoting the sport’s growth and safety.
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Red Bull GmbH
- Red Bull GmbH, founded in 1987 in Austria, is known for producing and selling energy drinks under the Red Bull brand. It is also recognised for its extensive sponsorship activities across various sports and athletic teams.
- The company sponsors numerous sporting events and teams, including Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Salzburg.
- Red Bull has over 19,820 employees and generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2023.
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Open access on Caretta Portal gives every user the opportunity to explore top-level insights for relevant companies. Each company has a dedicated page highlighting key information, such as headcount, headquarters location, year of founding, the primary segment in which the company is active and its ownership status.