How Matchroom Monetises Boxing, Snooker and Darts

[@TheLongPlayUK]

I spoke a lot about profit in this video, I imagine that EBITDA is the thing that the folks at Matchroom tend to look at to determine the “success” of the bottom line. However it’s hard to find those numbers for each sport specifically so spoke largely about profit instead! I really enjoyed this one. If you enjoyed watching, consider subscribing to the newsletter: thelongplay.co.uk/

[@clippedrugby14]

Eddie Hearn is a genius rugby needs someone like him to promote the game - the product is good but the marketing is abysmal compared to other sports

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Couldn't agree more. The concept of a Commissioner doesn't exactly happen here like it does in American sports but Rugby could definitely use one. The entire sport needs a lifeline badly

[@AdamGordon1]

Long term rugby player and fan here and couldn't agree more. Needs massively better commercialisation.

[@iAmAyoDigital]

I’m praying that one day this brotha does a deep dive in on the business (or lack there of) of British Basketball.

[@TheLongPlayUK]

You're not the only person who has asked. Stay tuned!

[@tanzeelqureshi2477]

Wow! Greak breakdown, I just subscribed. I havent seen an in depth analysis like this for matchroom from any other channel As a combat sports fan (boxing and mma in particular), I would love to see breakdowns for: Boxxer: how they came up, will sky stay in boxing? Queensberry: who are absolutely killing it in boxing especially since partnering up with turki al sheikh Pbc: only had 5 shows this year! But they used to be the biggest boxing promotion imo Misfits/mvp: although i wouldnt consider these to be a part of actual boxing, it would be interesting to compare influencer boxings 2 biggest stars companies (ksi and jake paul) revenue to professional boxing Pfl: would love to see how they compare to the ufc. Theyve signed some big names like ngannou and partnered up with jake paul Just some ideas

[@broski8965]

Here before 1m subs. Another good video keep it up bro

[@TheLongPlayUK]

1,000,000 soon come 🙏🏾

[@Cmonkilly]

Great content bro , well articulated and interesting facts - enjoy all your vids

[@Os_-tw4ot]

Fantastic vid , very informative and well presented… keep it up

[@biruk-101]

Really enjoy the content! It's fantastic and engaging. One suggestion would be to add some fitting background sound to the videos-it could help set the tone even better and enhance the overall experience. Keep up the amazing work!

[@christiancockayne]

Another great video dude

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Thank you Christian. Glad you enjoyed

[@framedman]

😂, glad you used my comment at the start. And very glad you finally did the video. Proper deep dive on this one and some really interesting insights. Big job, well done, telling this story.

[@TheLongPlayUK]

You inspired me dude. Appreciate you 🙏🏾

[@TheMRrikyc]

Very underrated channel, awesome in depth analysis.

[@jonwagstaff6613]

I’m a big boxing fan and for many years impressed how obsessed Eddie Hearn was with boxing. Literally could sell snow to an eskimo. However late last year/start of 2024 he lost his mojo, fighters have shown discontent with him publicly rather than privately. The dazn deal was a way match room could control the set up from the lights to the commentators, which to be honest has the best in the business. It’s starting to show it was a mistake, clearly the money wasn’t in comparison to dazn which business plan was to bid for the premier league like in germany. Loved watching this.

[@MoneyFIC]

Just watched. 1st video of yours i've seen and it was great. Informative, told really well and left me wanting more. So thank you. New subscriber for sure. And i'm about to watch the AJ video that you mention at the end. Looking forward to more videos.

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Thank you. I hope you enjoyed the AJ video too, both of these stories are inextricably linked. Fascinated to see where they all are in say 2028

[@startupjrny]

This is great. Keep up the good work.

[@MalcolmTann0]

Eddie Hearn didn’t promote Warrington vs Frampton

[@tylaplease]

I was gonna see, I’m pretty sure I ordered this on BT Sport PPV

[@matthewspokes4602]

He did Whyte Chisora 2 on the same night

[@edarmitage3022]

Another Great video 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Thank you Ed 🙏🏾

[@kuku8122]

Your content is amazing bro

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Glad you enjoy brother thank you 🙏🏾

[@yeezymunee]

Great videos Sir!

[@John-ny7jn]

10:56 absolutely hit the nail on the head here like everyone says rugby’s product is top notch but the marketing is so so bad

[@TheLongPlayUK]

The sport of rugby needs a lifeline. If you havent already seen it, one of my recent videos speaks about the decline or rugby in alot more depth. Worthy viewing!

[@presidentbrush5412]

Great video brother , liked and subbed. I’ve been looking for a financial deep dive channel like this 💪🏿

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Glad you found me. Thank you for being a part of the journey.

[@adamyt0]

great vid

[@samsonallen2122]

this is a very good channel

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Glad you think so. More coming very soon thank you for watching!

[@salawuabdulhameed6092]

Great video soothing voice

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Rare compliment but I'll take it. Thank you!

[@AdamM7796]

In Rugby, a VC or State Owned Investment company should buy the Currie Cup in South Africa. Have 8 Teams in D1 and 8 in D2 Sign back all the best SA Talent and the best 3 Players in Every position in the world (24) each D1 team gets 2 stars and D2 gets 1. A 14 game regular season and 2 game play offs all happening between January and June, would be the best way to build a Rugby Product. The time zone is perfect, the fans already know their team, the infrastructure is there and the depth of talent. High School and College rugby is also thriving in SA. After 3 or 4 seasons, you could bring a Round to Twickenham etc and build from there, but it must start in One country and build from there

[@TheLongPlayUK]

On paper this sounds delicious. A VC would require a substantial return on investment to make this viable. Do you see that being possible here?

[@hariskingvids]

Do Queensbury next

[@raglifetvchannel9]

WE SUPPORT SPORT CHANNELS & CONTENTS LIKE THIS #Raglife 🤝 #TheLongPlay

[@spicemyggg7173]

Great video

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed

[@MarkPassfield77]

Warrington vs Frampton was Queensberry, not Matchroom

[@theboxingculture7722]

Frank warren and BT put on Warrington and frampton

[@TheLongPlayUK]

You’re 100% right. Good spot

[@user-sj1ju5sd4t]

Simon Jordan said he heard from good sources the stake was bought on a billlion dollar valuation

[@TheLongPlayUK]

I spent a long time trying to find the size of the investment and the valuation and couldn't find anything concrete. Maybe we will learn in the next set of accounts. It hasn't been the best "market" to raise capital for all firms recently but with the recent exposure to Saudi I'm of the belief Matchroom are in the best position they've been in for some time. A £1bn valuation would be exceptional for the family.

[@fluffyaf9285]

website doesnt work boss

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Should work now.

[@officialmcdeath]

Only issue I could foresee with DAZN increasing their part in Matchroom success would be DAZN becoming a single point of failure \m/

[@TheLongPlayUK]

Tell me what you mean by this

[@officialmcdeath]

@TheLongPlayUK the concern I raise is that if DAZN is the vehicle for too much of the Matchroom income, what happens to Matchroom if an issue arises with DAZN? \m/

[@1draigon]

its a bit scary how they are relying on the gulf states wanting to sports wash though. all the events IN them with big money partnerships and also DAZN who are not profitable at all i hope it lasts but at some point that could fall

[@TheLongPlayUK]

I think the numbers in this video show that they were doing very well before the Gulf states got involved. Would not say they are reliant on them at all!

[@spencerhedges]

Only just started watching. MR didn’t promote Warrington Frampton. 👍🏼

[@hewoguys2506]

They cant be making that much money from ppv coz theres always a free link to watch fights

[@TheLongPlayUK]

🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@user-sj1ju5sd4t]

Dana White is pronounced “Day-na”. Does someone write a script for you for these videos? Comes across like your own words largely!

[@TheLongPlayUK]

I had help with the research for this one from an excellent chap named Preston but scripts are all written by me. Quite a time-consuming part of the process but one of the most rewarding. Glad to know it comes across authentic!

[@concretexe]

make a video about the corruption in boxing... instead off being a pawn!