The Story Behind
The Sports Ledger.
Who we are, why we started, and where we're headed as an independent sports business publication.
Built on curiosity.
Guided by evidence.
The Sports Ledger was created to make sports business research easier to access and engage with. We examine how organisations, competitions and markets develop, then present the evidence through clear analysis and visual formats.
Our ambition is to build a trusted independent source for people interested in the business behind sport. The publication covers sport finance, commercial strategy, technology and governance, drawing on ideas and cases from across sports and markets.
A broader platform for sports business research.
The Sports Ledger will develop through a focused set of formats, each intended to make industry research more useful and easier to explore.
Article Library
A growing, searchable collection of analysis on the economics, finance, strategy and governance of sport.
Industry Reports
Longer-form studies bringing together cases, data and sources around specific topics in the sports industry.
Interactive Data
Visual datasets and tools that allow readers to explore important figures and comparisons for themselves.
Collaborative Research
Research developed with students, academics and industry practitioners around shared areas of interest.
Applied Projects
Using TSL's research approach to examine specific questions faced by sports organisations.
Join the Conversation.
Whether you're a student, industry professional or simply interested in the business of sport, we'd love to hear from you.