Sixth Street and Legends Acquire 30% Stake in Real Madrid Stadium Operations
May 19, 2022
U.S. investment firm Sixth Street will pay roughly $360–380 million for a 30% stake in Real Madrid’s stadium operations, in a 20-year joint-venture that includes Legends. The transaction monetizes in-stadium revenue to support the Santiago Bernabéu retrofit and to grow hospitality and event capabilities while Real Madrid retains control of other revenues (e.g., season-ticket sales).
- Buyers
- Sixth Street, Legends
- Targets
- Real Madrid stadium operations (Santiago Bernabéu in-stadium operations), Real Madrid C.F.
- Sellers
- Real Madrid C.F.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Community of Madrid, Spain
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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