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AEG replaces Mercedes-Benz with Uber as Berlin Arena naming sponsor
Global venue management firm AEG has announced Uber as the new naming-rights sponsor for its arena in Berlin, replacing German carmaker Mercedes-Benz.
Blue Shield signs LA Kings helmet deal as AEG continues sales streak
Health insurance company Blue Shield of California has expanded its relationship with sports and entertainment group AEG by taking up the ‘Official Helmet Partner’ rights for the NHL’s LA Kings.
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Former Man United partnerships executive Bradley joins AEG Europe
Ben Bradley, a former global partnerships director at Manchester United, has taken on a new role as international director in the global partnerships team at live entertainment and sports group AEG Europe
DirecTV named presenting partner for Soccer Champions Tour
The Soccer Champions Tour has announced DirecTV as its presenting sponsor for the summer friendly tournament played in the United States
Crypto.com shutting part of business, won’t affect LA arena
Cryptocurrency company Crypto.com is closing its institutional exchange in the United States but the move will not affect the naming-rights deal for Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena
AEG Global extends Delta Air Lines sponsorship
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles-based live sports and entertainment company AEG Global have extended their relationship with a multi-year renewal
El Clásico the highlight as Soccer Champions Tour returns to US
Backed by Sixth Street, Legends and AEG, Soccer Champions Tour has announced its schedule for the summer series in the United States, which includes an El Clásico matchup between FC Barcelona and Real …
MSG Sports, Arctos among investors in Sapphire Sport $181m equity round
Sapphire Sport, the early-stage venture capital fund managed by Sapphire Ventures, has raised $181m (€166m) in an oversubscribed second investment round, led by major stakeholders across the sports, b…
AEG to host second annual Coachella Valley Invitational
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), the owners of Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy, is hosting the second Coachella Valley Invitational which will feature 12 MLS teams between January 29 and February…
LA Sevens rugby pushes for sport’s broader growth in US
The United States leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the LA Sevens, is hoping to grow the sport in the country and ultimately capitalize on that growth ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Shawn Medow reports.
Crypto.com Arena announces extensive renovations
Anschutz Entertainment Group has announced a “nine-figure investment” in large-scale improvements and property upgrades at Crypto.com
Soccer Champions Tour and FC Series aim to capitalize on absence of Relevent’s ICC
The absence of the ICC this summer has created an opportunity for AEG and Florida Citrus Sports to make a major mark in the European preseason tour space. Bob Williams reports.
DAZN nets Soccer Champions Tour rights in Japan
DAZN has acquired media rights in Japan to the inaugural edition of the Soccer Champions Tour
IMG to sell global broadcast rights to AEG’s Soccer Champions Tour
Sports and live entertainment company AEG has appointed the IMG agency to sell the worldwide broadcast rights to its new Soccer Champions Tour
AEG launches Soccer Champions Tour with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus
Sports and live entertainment company AEG has announced the launch of the Soccer Champions Tour, a new event that will see European Super League rebel clubs Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus play…
Lakers sign Staples Center lease extension stretching to 2041
NBA team to remain long-term at AEG-owned venue in downtown LA
AEG’s O2 Arena targets April comeback for London live events
Paul Samuels, executive vice-president of global partnerships for live sport and entertainment company AEG, says the company is targeting a full schedule of events at London's O2 Arena from April next year. Ben Cronin reports.
Monkey Knife Fight seals fantasy sports partnership with LA Kings, LA Galaxy
Sports and live entertainment company AEG has signed up North American daily fantasy sports gaming platform Monkey Knife Fight as a sponsor of three of its sports teams in Southern California.