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Investors Bet Big on Women's Sports Growth, $2.5B by 2030
3/31/2026
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- Investors target women's sports as a fast-growing market, with 16% annual growth and a potential $2.5 billion by 2030.
- Notable investments include the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), where team valuations have surged.
- The average WNBA team is valued at $269 million, far below NBA franchises.
- Sponsorship spending on women's leagues rose 32.7% year over year while the market is projected to reach 2% by 2030.
