Team GB Launches New Campaign with TCL Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026
Team GB has unveiled a new campaign in partnership with TCL, timed to coincide with the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The initiative aims to rally support for British athletes and highlight the importance of both rigorous training and adequate rest in their preparation. Team GB emphasizes a commitment to sharing the full stories of its athletes,and this collaboration with TCL is designed to showcase the balance between dedication and recovery required for Olympic success.
Legends Global Appoints Rich Sutton as General Manager for Chelsea Football Club Operations
Legends Global has named rich Sutton as the new General manager overseeing operations at Chelsea football Club, encompassing both Stamford bridge and Kingsmeadow stadiums.Legends Global is the official catering and hospitality partner for Chelsea FC,beginning with the 2025/26 season.
Sutton brings nearly 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to the role. He previously held the position of Multi-Unit Vice President of Operations in the United States, managing prominent venues such as Churchill Downs, the USTA Tennis Center, and The Sphere. He will officially begin his duties on February 9, 2026.
Chris Bray, President of Europe at Legends Global, stated, “I’m delighted to welcome Rich to Legends Global and chelsea Football Club. Rich is a vastly experienced leader in operations and entertainment and will be a fantastic asset to the Club and our business. Chelsea FC is one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, and I have no doubt that Rich is the right person to drive value and success as it looks to the future.”
Rich Sutton commented, “I am very excited to be joining Legends Global at such a pivotal time. I have been in the Sports and Entertainment industry for almost 20 years, and I have been observing Legends Global’s recent transition and expansion.It is evident they are a new industry disruptor, causing waves with their growth and complete package strategy for venues and clients. I am honoured to be brought on board to head up the historic and iconic Stamford Bridge Stadium, home of chelsea FC, and look forward to working alongside some of the best leaders in the industry.”
Le Groupe Dépêche Secures Broadcast Rights for Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique Matches
Rugby League Commercial (RL Commercial) has finalized a broadcast agreement with French media association Le Groupe Dépêche to broadcast matches featuring Catalans dragons and Toulouse Olympique during the 2026 Betfred Super League season. The deal was brokered by IMG, RL Commercial’s strategic partner. RL Commercial aims to expand the reach of the Super League within France.
Under the terms of the agreement, Le Groupe Dépêche will broadcast a minimum of 51 regular season matches live on its digital platform, rugbyrama, with French-language commentary. The coverage will also include a dedicated weekly highlights show and content distribution across the group’s media network, including Midi Olympique and L’Indépendant, reaching a combined digital audience exceeding 200 million monthly visits.
The 2026 season will mark the second time both French clubs have competed in the Super League concurrently, following Toulouse Olympique’s debut in 2022. Key fixtures include the catalans Dragons’ 20th-anniversary party match against Wigan Warriors in Paris on June 6, and three French derby matches.
Adam Treeby, Head of Broadcast at RL Commercial, said, “Welcoming La Depeche to our overseas broadcast partners is positive news ahead of the start of what promises to be a bumper season of action in the Betfred Super League. both Super League and the Dragons will celebrate critically important milestones in 2026, with the competition turning 30 and the Dragons marking 20 years in Super League, while Toulouse is celebrating a first return to the top flight as 2022.
“We’ve experienced first-hand the passion of French rugby league supporters over the years, so we hope this renewed coverage of the sport in France helps the teams to continue to grow their support base and brand both locally and internationally.”
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