United Kingdom: Competition and Markets authority opened consultation on investigation into acquisition of IMG Arena by Sportradar

On 11 July 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on investigation into the acquisition of IMG Arena by Sportradar, until 25 July 2025. The consultation aims to gather views on whether the merger might create a relevant merger situation under the Enterprise Act 2002, potentially resulting in a significant reduction in competition within the United Kingdom's market for goods or services. The CMA has invited interested parties to submit initial representations regarding the potential competitive impact of this transaction.