Hogan Lovells has advised Sportsology Capital Partners (“SCP”), a private investment firm focused on high-quality sports franchises and global sports platforms, in its strategic minority investment in the Texas Rangers.
The transaction represents SCP’s inaugural investment in Major League Baseball and underscores its conviction in the long-term value of elite professional sports assets.
SCP was founded to partner with best-in-class ownership groups and management teams, providing patient capital alongside strategic expertise. It targets minority investments in franchises and platforms with durable competitive advantages, strong governance, and significant long-term growth potential across media rights, fan engagement, and global brand expansion.
The investment comes amid continued growth in professional sports franchise valuations, driven by resilient media rights, expanding global audiences, and increasing institutional participation. SCP’s strategy is designed to capitalize on these secular tailwinds while maintaining disciplined underwriting and alignment with ownership partners.
“We are proud to have advised Sportsology Capital Partners on this landmark investment in the Texas Rangers, a premier franchise with exceptional long-term fundamentals,” said Michael Kuh, New York Office Managing Partner. “This transaction reflects the sophistication of today’s sports investment landscape and underscores the strength of our world-renowned global sports practice. Our team brings unmatched insight across markets, leagues, and emerging sports platforms, and we are delighted to support SCP as they continue to build a portfolio of world class sports assets.”
The Hogan Lovells deal team was led by partner and New York Office Managing Partner Michael Kuh (Private Equity & Funds), partner Bryan Ricapito (Private Equity & Funds, Washington, D.C.), counsel Steven Palyca (M&A, New York), senior associate Curtis Victor (Private Equity & Funds, Washington, D.C.), Visiting International Lawyer Harrison Gower (M&A, New York), and associate Megan McCarthy Scalia (General Corporate & Finance, Washington, D.C.) with additional support from partners Jessica Millet (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, New York) and Nathan Cooper (Banking & Loan Finance, Washington, D.C.), and senior associate John Jee (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, Washington, D.C.).
