The league, founded by former Spain international Gerard Pique, is expanding internationally, including into the US market. Typical investment for each domestic launch ranges between '5m and '7m, equivalent to approximately $5.4m to $7.6m. The US expansion is expected to require more capital. The six-a-side Baller League has also attracted institutional backing. EQT Ventures led a $25m funding round in December 2024. The competition is launching in the US and has expanded into the UK, although its German format has been paused. Tom Mendoza, partner at EQT Ventures, told Reuters: 'The upcoming U.S. launch and the CBS Sports broadcast deal represents global consumer appetite for the format and a world-dominating ambition from the team that is hungry to leave an impression on the biggest sport on Earth.' Private equity participation in traditional sports assets has also surged. According to Oaklins, there were 192 private equity sports transactions in 2025, compared with 54 in 2019....
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