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Competitive Landscape

Competitors of Sports Illustrated

The leading market alternatives to Sports Illustrated in 2026 include Vox Media, The Big Lead, The Arena Group and further verified platforms. Comparative intelligence benchmarks verified product capabilities, monetization models, and ecosystem positioning.

Direct Competitors

Verified direct market alternatives and primary competitors of Sports Illustrated.

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Vox MediaDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner96% Match

Digital publisher with advertising, studio and first-party data businesses.

United States · Est. 2011 · 1,001–5,000 team

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The Big LeadDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner91% Match

Digital sports publisher covering news, commentary and sports media.

1500 Broadway, Suite 810, New York, New York 10036 · Est. 2006 · 10–49 team

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The Arena GroupDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner91% Match

Digital publisher monetising audiences through ads, sponsorships and commerce.

United States · Est. 2016 · 201–500 team

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Sky SportsDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner90% Match

Sports broadcaster, publisher and ad seller for UK audiences.

United Kingdom

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SPORT1Direct Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner89% Match

German sports media network across TV, digital, audio and apps.

Germany · 501–1,000 team

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ESPNDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Sports media network spanning publishing, streaming, broadcast and fantasy games.

Bristol, Connecticut · Est. 1979 · >5,000 team

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The IndependentDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Digital-first news publisher monetising audiences through ads, subscriptions and commerce.

Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London, England, EC2A 1AH · Est. 2010 · 501–1,000 team

TH
The Hollywood ReporterDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

Entertainment publisher monetising audiences through ads and subscriptions.

United States · Est. 1930

Companies in the same market segment

The following companies operate within the same market segment ("Digital Newsletters & Web Publishing"). Category assignment is verified; this does not imply a direct competitive relationship.

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The JournalMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner90% Match

Irish digital news publisher funded by advertising and reader support.

Ireland · Est. 2010 · 50–200 team

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JOEMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner90% Match

Irish digital publisher monetising youth-focused audiences through advertising.

Ireland · Est. 2010 · 50–200 team

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AxiosMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Digital news publisher with ads, subscriptions, events and SaaS.

United States · Est. 2017 · 501–1,000 team

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OvertimeMarket Alternative
Media Owner / Publisher (Content)88% Match

Gen Z sports publisher with owned leagues and brand partnerships.

20 Jay Street, Suite 600, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · 201–500 team

BD
BDGMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner81% Match

Digital publisher portfolio selling advertising, branded content and experiences.

315 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 · Est. 2013 · 501–1,000 team

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Front Office SportsMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner76% Match

Sports business publisher monetising audiences through advertising and content production.

United States · Est. 2014 · 50–200 team

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The ComebackMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner75% Match

Digital sports publisher monetising audience attention through advertising and sponsorships.

United States · Est. 2015 · 10–49 team

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Balls.ieMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner74% Match

Irish sports publisher monetised through advertising and sponsored content.

4 Marys Abbey, 13 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 7, Dublin, Ireland D07K0WY · Est. 2010 · <10 team

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