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Women's Elite Sports Revenues to Reach $3 Billion in 2026
Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the first time in 2026, a 25% increase from last year's $2.4 billion, according to Deloitte. Basketball and soccer will each contribute about 35% of the total, with North America leading at $1.64 billion.
Broadcast and matchday revenues will account for 25% and 30% respectively.
LA28 Olympic Tickets Go on Sale April 9
Tickets for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, including field hockey events, go on sale to the general public today, April 9. Fans with Drop 1 time slots have 48 hours to purchase up to 12 tickets after receiving emails.
Those without slots are entered into Drop 2 draws.
Jane Watson Sits Out with Knee and Calf Injuries
New Zealand athlete Jane Watson will sit out due to knee and calf injuries, as reported in today's sport headlines. This impacts her participation in upcoming events.
Details on her recovery timeline remain unspecified.
Golf Club Demands Halt to Advances in Golf Ball Technology
A golf club is calling for a halt to advances in golf ball technology amid ongoing debates in the sport. This demand highlights tensions over equipment innovations affecting play.
Further discussions are expected in the industry.
Deloitte Projects 340% Growth in Women's Sports Revenues by 2026
Women's elite sports revenues are projected to grow 340% from 2022 to 2026, building on 248% growth from 2022-2025. Football and basketball remain top earners at 35% each.
The milestone cements women's sports in the spotlight, per Deloitte experts.
North America Dominates Women's Sports Revenue Markets
North America will generate $1.64 billion (54%) of women's elite sports revenues in 2026, followed by Europe at $434 million (14%). These regions lead global market contributions.
Growth is driven by major sports like basketball and soccer.
FIH Announces LA28 Ticketing Details for Hockey Fans
The International Hockey Federation informs fans that LA28 Olympic hockey tickets are available starting today via Tickets.LA28.org. Pre-registered fans received time slot notifications yesterday.
Maximum purchase is 12 tickets per fan.
Sport Headlines Roundup for Thursday, April 9, 2026
NZ Herald compiles top sports news including injuries and golf tech controversies for today. Ryan Bridge reports on key developments.
Coverage spans local and international stories.
Women's Sports Broadcast Revenues Surge to 25% of Total
A quarter of 2026 women's elite sports revenues will come from broadcasting, with matchday at 30%. This reflects growing commercial interest.
Deloitte highlights the phenomenal achievement.
LA28 Drop 1 Ticket Sales Window Opens Today
Drop 1 for LA28 Olympic tickets features 48-hour purchase windows for selected fans starting April 9. Unselected fans auto-enter Drop 2.
Platform registration was key for priority access.