Future of Sport: A Global Sports Week x Viva Technology Collaboration, Will Open in June 14
12 Jun 2023 14:59
Alibaba Executive Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai has acquired a National Lacrosse League’s expansion team in San Diego California, United States.
According to a report by Bloomberg, the Alibaba billionaire paid nearly US $5 million for the yet-to-be-named NLL club. The new San Diego club will join the other nine NLL clubs for the 2018-19 season at the AEG-owned Valley View Casino Center.
“I have a strong passion for lacrosse, and look forward to bringing the NLL to San Diego. Our team is committed to creating a fan-first experience and to being an integral part of the local community,” Tsai said in a statement.
Tsai’s experience of playing lacrosse at Yale in the 1980s may be a reason behind his acquisition. Meanwhile, he may also use the acquisition to learn more about US sports investment before a larger acquisition. Tsai, who owns a wealth of US $8.9 billion according to Forbes, has expressed interest in buying a stake of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.
Founded in 1986, the NLL currently has ten teams, six in the United States and four in Canada. After the expansion team in San Diego, the league has plans to add a couple more franchises annually. Its average attendance has risen to more than 10,000 last season, up 12 percent from the previous season.
Proofread by William Logsdon
Future of Sport: A Global Sports Week x Viva Technology Collaboration, Will Open in June 14
12 Jun 2023 14:59
SportAccord 2024 - sport as a ‘powerful, transformative tool’ under spotlight at CityAccord
29 Mar 2024 20:16
Related coverage
China's Dalian Wanda in talks to buy Ironman parent
07 Aug 2015
Alisports to raise 123.5 million Yuan in Series A financing
11 Apr 2017
Major capitals continued to be interested in the Chinese football league
13 Mar 2015
Wang Jianlin interested in Tour de France
01 Mar 2016
China makes its mark on global sport industry
30 Jan 2015
More from Yutang Sports
SportAccord scores Summit touchdown with NFL
18 Jan 2024
SPORTACCORD 2024 INSIGHTS: Paris 2024 here we come!
02 Jul 2024
SportAccord's Interview with Gillian Sanders: Challenges for women in sport
26 Apr 2024
Interview with Andreas Zagklis: to keep popularization of basketball with all-round strategy
08 Jul 2024
Discover why SportAccord plays central role for Silvers in strategic partnerships
22 Feb 2024
Yutang Sports
loading...