SeatGeek

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Matthew Caldwell, president and chief executive of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. Fisher and Russo also discuss the dissolution of the planned $1.35bn (€1.26bn) merger between SeatGeek and RedBall Acquisition Corp., the unsolicited offer by Nike co-founder Phil Knight to buy the National Basketball Association’s Portland Trail Blazers, the debut of the New England Sports Network’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service, ratings prospects for the NBA and NHL postseason title rounds, and the new arena pursuit of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes.

Parties cite 'unfavorable market conditions' as $1.35bn deal abruptly canceled

Deal extends team's broad renaissance both on and off the ice

New York-based ticketing company nears closing of SPAC merger

New York-based ticketing company SeatGeek has secured a multiyear partnership with Washington, District of Columbia-based Association of Tennis Professionals Tour event the Citi Open.

New York-based ticket company aligns with Daytona International Speedway

New York-based company now partnered with four USL clubs

New York-based ticketing company nears planned closing of SPAC merger

New York-based ticketing company inks seventh club-level deal in MLS

Virtual commemorative tickets to be provided for select games this season

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Tyler Tumminia, commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation. Eric and Chris also discuss major ticketing-related deals involving SeatGeek and Vivid Seats, the backing of LeBron James’ The SpringHill Company by a group of top-tier investors, and the completion of Arctos Sports Partners’ $3bn (€2.59bn) investment fund.

Cardinale and Beane-led SPAC at last finds its deal target with ticketing company

Special purpose acquisition company RedBall Acquisition Corp. has confirmed it is in merger talks with New York-based ticketing company SeatGeek

New York-based ticketing company does its first NHL deal

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Jon Patricof, Athletes Unlimited chief executive and co-founder. Eric and Chris also discuss the state of Major League Baseball coming out of its recent All-Star Game, Bruin Capital’s entry into legal sports betting with its acquisition of Oddschecker Global Media, and the landmark ticketing deal between SeatGeek and BSE Global.

Outdoor space at Barclays Center to be renamed SeatGeek Plaza