Niche sports leagues attract fashion brands and investors

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Niche sports leagues are drawing growing interest from fashion and beauty brands seeking younger audiences. These digitally native competitions feature condensed formats, celebrity involvement and social media focus. The global sports economy reached $2.3 trillion in 2025 and is projected to hit $3.7 trillion by 2030.

Leagues such as the Kings League in Spain and the Baller League in the UK and Germany are gaining traction through live streams on Twitch and TikTok clips. Brands including Adidas, New Era and JD have partnered with the Kings League, while the Baller League features figures like Idris Elba and KSI. The E1 electric powerboat series counts Tom Brady and Kyle Kuzma among its team owners and works with luxury partner Hublot.

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Illustration of Messi and Beckham promoting 2026 World Cup ads with McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Lay’s and fans holding Brazil’s jersey
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Brands launch ad campaigns ahead of 2026 world cup

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Companies including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Lay’s have started campaigns featuring stars such as Messi and Beckham to engage fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. A JD Sports analysis shows Brazil’s jersey leading popularity among the 54 teams.

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Nike unveils world cup 2026 lifestyle collection with star collaborators

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Nike has rolled out an extensive lifestyle collection ahead of the 2026 World Cup, pairing classic shoe designs with partners from seven countries.

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