Sports Business and Market Insights by Joe Pompliano
Joe Pompliano is an entrepreneur and investor who built a large audience at the intersection of sports, business, investing, crypto, and culture. As founder of Huddle Up, he leads one of the fastest-growing independent voices in sports media—his newsletter reaches more than 125,000 weekly readers, and his social content has generated over 2 billion impressions and 25 million YouTube views. In late 2024, Pompliano partnered with Yahoo to launch The Yahoo Finance Sports Report, further cementing his reach.
Raised in North Carolina, Pompliano graduated from High Point University in 2016 with a BBA before beginning his career at J.P. Morgan. He later shifted into sports business storytelling, joining his brothers Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano and John in building media brands with crossover appeal in crypto, technology, and sports. Huddle Up quickly became known for breaking down the financial mechanics of sports franchises, athlete investments, and tech integrations like NFTs and blockchain ticketing. His Joe Pomp Show podcast features in-depth interviews with athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs, making him a trusted figure among both sports fans and industry insiders.
Joe Pompliano: Mark Walter seeks potential $700 million sale of LA Sparks
Mark Walter is attempting to sell the LA Sparks with a reported price of $700 million. Joe Pompliano, founder and author of The Pomp Business Newsletter, noted that Walter's effort to sell the ...
NFL investment fund 32 Equity surpasses $250 million, Joe Pompliano notes
The National Football League's investment fund, 32 Equity, has raised more than $250 million after team owners made multiple contributions since its 2013 launch, each initially contributing $1 ...
Joe Pompliano: College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams brings limited financial gains
The College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams, but the decision was not driven by financial motives. Joe Pompliano, founder and author of The Pomp Business Newsletter, calculated ...
Nike stock drops 80 percent in five years, Joe Pompliano notes
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, highlights that Nike shares have declined 80 percent over the last five years and are now at their lowest point in more than a ...
Joe Pompliano: McLaren Racing projected to generate $780 million in 2025 revenue
Joe Pompliano, founder and author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, reviewed McLaren Racing's latest 48-page financial report and noted several standout details. The company is projecting $780 ...
Nike stock drops 80 percent from all-time high, Joe Pompliano points out
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, reports that Nike missed earnings again this quarter. As a result, the stock has reached a new 10-year low and is now down 80 ...
Joe Pompliano: Saudi Arabia invested $5 billion in LIV Golf with $15 million left
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, examined LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing and uncovered significant financial details. According to Pompliano, Saudi Arabia has ...
Los Angeles Lakers set for record sale above $12 billion, Joe Pompliano reveals
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price exceeding $12 billion, ...
Joe Pompliano: Vinod Khosla group to buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, reports that a group led by billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 ...
Fox set to make more from TV deal, Joe Pompliano writes
Joe Pompliano, founder and author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, announced plans to provide additional analysis on the economics of a TV deal, specifically focusing on how much Fox will make ...
Joe Pompliano: Monaco Grand Prix features $200 million yacht wars and private jet economics
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, breaks down the most intriguing and secretive details of the Monaco Grand Prix. The analysis highlights $200 million yacht wars, ...
Knicks expected to exceed $140 million in playoff earnings, Joe Pompliano notes
Joe Pompliano, founder and author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, highlights the significant financial success of the Knicks during their current NBA Finals run. According to Pompliano, the ...
Joe Pompliano: Ferrari electric vehicle expected to generate significant profit
Joe Pompliano, founder and author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, argues that Ferrari's new electric vehicle will sell out quickly and generate hundreds of millions in profit this year. He also ...
Como climbs to Champions League and $60 million revenue, Joe Pompliano notes
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, highlights Como’s remarkable journey in the sports world. The club was bankrupt in 2017, purchased for €800,000, and advanced ...
Joe Pompliano: Fernando Tatis Jr. loses lawsuit over $2 million contract
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, reports that Fernando Tatis Jr. has lost his lawsuit against Big League Advance. According to Joe Pompliano, Tatis received $2 ...
Using sports teams to drive real estate growth, Joe Pompliano writes
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, analyzes Kroenke's approach to building his sports business empire. According to Pompliano, Kroenke acquires land in high-growth ...
Joe Pompliano: Netflix to pay $500 million for NFL package this year
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, reports that Netflix is investing heavily in its sports content strategy by securing major events rather than focusing on the ...
Team sells $75 million tickets and $60 million merch, Joe Pompliano reveals
Joe Pompliano, founder / author at The Pomp Business Newsletter, highlights the impressive financial performance of a sports team. Last year, the team sold 2.2 million tickets, generating over $75 ...
