Following the 2026 acquisition of Inner Circle Sports, William Blair’s sports, media & entertainment team provides tailored financial strategies to team owners, leagues, investors, and sports organizations around the world. We have decades of experience in M&A advisory, valuations, capital raising, and stadium and arena financing—maximizing value while positioning our clients for long-term success.
Our services span the full lifecycle of sports investment—from buy-side and sell-side M&A to private equity fundraising, minority ownership transactions, and independent franchise valuations. Our team has advised on over 100 transactions across professional team sports and adjacent sectors, including software, data, content, and media services.
