Dominating the Game: The Premier League and Champions League Stories
Football isn’t just a sport—it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry, and two competitions stand at the pinnacle of the global game: the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. In the second episode of Game Changers: The Business of Sports, we break down how these two football giants have evolved in parallel, shaping modern football through financial growth, broadcasting power, and worldwide influence.
From the Premier League’s transformation into the world’s most valuable domestic competition to the Champions League’s status as the ultimate club football stage, this episode uncovers the strategies, deals, and decisions that have propelled both leagues to dominance. How did their business models evolve? What role did media rights and globalization play in their rise? And what lessons can sports businesses take from their success?
Game Changers: The Business of Sports is a podcast dedicated to exploring the strategies behind the most influential brands, leagues, and figures in the sports industry. It is produced by ComSpor, a growing community at the intersection of sports, technology, and media, designed to foster meaningful discussions about the future of sports. ComSpor is part of 5 Communities, 5 Weeks, an ambitious project dedicated to building engaged, niche communities that push the boundaries of content and conversation.
Listen to the episode now: Game Changers: The Business of Sports – Episode 2
What do you think has been the biggest factor in the success of the Premier League and Champions League? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
