Adidas


Founded

1949

Sector

Sports goods and apparel

Company Size

50,000+

Location

Herzogenaurach, Germany

What the World Cup is showing the industry about the future of sport

From creators and fan experiences to sponsorship, participation and media consumption, industry leaders share the trends reshaping how fans connect with footbal...

6 July 2026

The participation premium: Why investors are backing specialist brands for sportswear’s next growth story

As momentum around the sporting goods segment softens, public markets are still betting on the likes of Asics, On and Amer Sports to turn growing participation ...

Opinion

16 June 2026

Why the biggest World Cup ever could be the hardest for sponsors to get right
Why the biggest World Cup ever could be the hardest for sponsors to get right

The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams promises sponsors more inventory, more engaged markets and more time in the spotlight. But it also creates more noise...

Features

8 June 2026

Champions League final records 7m UK viewers and ‘3.7m’ illegal streams

Arsenal a draw for pay-TV broadcaster but report claims European soccer showpiece hit by piracy.

OTT & Digital

2 June 2026

Why BT is banking on Euro 2028 to reassert telco market dominance
Why BT is banking on Euro 2028 to reassert telco market dominance

BT’s 5G, fibre and security services will deliver the digital backbone for the tournament. But it also reflects how international soccer is a unique marketing...

Analysis

12 May 2026

Disney+ gets Champions League for first time as Uefa strikes new €775m media deals

Streaming service also buys packages in Mexico, South America and Denmark as new commercial strategy continues to pay off.

OTT & Digital

1 May 2026

Adidas to invest €100m into Bundesliga

Sportswear giant to support league’s marketing efforts and development by providing extra funding.

Sponsorship

29 April 2026