Sportico Transactions: Key Personnel Changes and Partnerships in Sports Business
This weekly roundup from Sportico highlights significant personnel changes and strategic partnerships within the sports business sector. In leadership news, Paul McDonough was appointed President and CEO of the United Soccer League, succeeding Alec Papadakis, who moves to co-chair. Dave Marmion was named the new President and CEO of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, replacing the retiring Rick Baker. Additionally, Torey Korsunsky was promoted to Chief Business Officer at Novig. Major commercial deals included McDonald’s securing naming rights for the Chicago Fire’s new stadium, set to open as McDonald’s Park in 2028. Polymarket became the exclusive prediction market partner for Serie A in the U.S., while The North Face signed an eight-year apparel deal with U.S. Ski & Snowboard extending through the 2034 Winter Games. Chelsea FC partnered with Roc Nation Sports International to boost U.S. fan engagement, and the Detroit Pistons announced a local broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports, returning games to free over-the-air television in Michigan starting in the 2026-27 season.
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Sportico Transactions: Key Personnel Changes and Partnerships in Sports Business
This weekly roundup from Sportico highlights significant personnel changes and strategic partnerships within the sports business sector. In leadership news, Paul McDonough was appointed President and CEO of the United Soccer League, succeeding Alec Papadakis, who moves to co-chair. Dave Marmion was named the new President and CEO of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, replacing the retiring Rick Baker. Additionally, Torey Korsunsky was promoted to Chief Business Officer at Novig. Major commercial deals included McDonald’s securing naming rights for the Chicago Fire’s new stadium, set to open as McDonald’s Park in 2028. Polymarket became the exclusive prediction market partner for Serie A in the U.S., while The North Face signed an eight-year apparel deal with U.S. Ski & Snowboard extending through the 2034 Winter Games. Chelsea FC partnered with Roc Nation Sports International to boost U.S. fan engagement, and the Detroit Pistons announced a local broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports, returning games to free over-the-air television in Michigan starting in the 2026-27 season.