AEG

What AEG does

AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is a privately held global sports and live entertainment conglomerate founded in 1995 and wholly owned by The Anschutz Company. It operates a portfolio of more than 100 venues worldwide — including Crypto.com Arena, The O2 in London, and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas — alongside four professional sports franchises: the LA Kings (NHL), LA Galaxy (MLS), Ontario Reign (AHL), and Eisbären Berlin (DEL). The company also promotes marquee music festivals such as Coachella, Stagecoach, and BST Hyde Park, and develops entertainment districts including L.A. LIVE and the Nashville Yards project with Southwest Value Partners. Across these properties, AEG hosts 10,000+ live events annually and serves more than 100 million guests.

The company's core technology platform is AXS, an in-house ticketing and digital-access system used by more than 1,600 client venues and promoters, with AXS Mobile ID providing venue entry integration. AEG also operates AEG Global Partnerships, an in-house sponsorship and brand-partnership division working with 1,000+ brand partners and generating more than $600 million per year in partnership revenue. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: venue operations (concessions, premium hospitality, rentals, ticket sales), sports franchise revenue (gate, broadcasting, merchandise), ticketing and technology services via AXS, music festival promotion, sponsorship and partnership sales, and entertainment district real estate. Customer segments are correspondingly diverse — global touring artists, sports fans, festival attendees, brand sponsors, venue operators, and mixed-use real estate tenants — making AEG one of the most vertically integrated players in the live entertainment value chain.

Name

AEG

Legal name

Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc.

Website

https://aegworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AEG is a privately held global sports and live entertainment conglomerate that operates 100+ venues, owns professional sports franchises, promotes major music festivals, and provides AXS ticketing technology to 1,600+ clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB), Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venues
• Concert promotion
• Professional sports teams
• Music festival production
• Ticketing platform services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Operations: Revenue from owned and operated venues including Crypto.com Arena, The O2, T-Mobile Arena, and other facilities hosting concerts, sports events, and entertainment
2. Professional Sports: Revenue from ownership of sports teams including LA Kings (NHL), LA Galaxy (MLS), Ontario Reign (AHL), Eisbären Berlin (DEL), and other sports franchises
3. Global Partnerships/Sponsorships: Revenue from brand partnerships, naming rights, and sponsorship deals across venues, teams, and events. Generates $600M+ annually with $3B+ in managed contractually obligated income
4. Ticketing Services (AXS): AXS ticketing platform serves 1,600+ clients delivering 70M+ tickets annually across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
5. Music Festivals and Touring: Revenue from festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, British Summer Time Hyde Park, and touring promotions through AEG Presents network
6. Entertainment Districts: Revenue from L.A. LIVE entertainment district hosting 500+ events and 20M+ visitors annually, plus Nashville Yards development

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AEG operates and manages 100+ owned sports and entertainment venues worldwide, owns professional sports franchises (LA Kings, LA Galaxy, Ontario Reign, Eisbären Berlin, and others), produces and promotes music festivals and global tours (Coachella, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, BST Hyde Park, New Orleans Jazz Fest) through AEG Presents, develops entertainment districts (L.A. LIVE, Nashville Yards), and runs the AXS proprietary ticketing platform that delivers 70M+ tickets annually to 1,600+ clients across sports, music, and entertainment.

Product overview

AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is a diversified entertainment conglomerate operating as a collection of interconnected divisions rather than a single unified product. The portfolio includes: (1) Facilities division managing 100+ owned/operated venues globally including Crypto.com Arena, The O2, T-Mobile Arena, Dignity Health Sports Park; (2) AEG Music division led by AEG Presents and its network of 12+ promotional brands (Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Frontier Touring, Cárdenas Marketing Network, etc.) promoting global tours and operating major festivals (Coachella, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, BST Hyde Park); (3) Sports division owning professional teams including LA Kings (NHL), LA Galaxy (MLS), Ontario Reign (AHL), EISBÄREN BERLIN, and e-sports operations (Immortals); (4) Entertainment Districts division developing destinations like L.A. LIVE, Nashville Yards, and The O2; (5) AXS ticketing platform providing technology and distribution for 1,600+ clients across sports, music, and entertainment; (6) Global Partnerships managing brand sponsorships across 135+ assets; (7) Real Estate Development building and consulting on venues and entertainment districts worldwide. The divisions interconnect through shared venues, cross-promotional opportunities, and integrated ticketing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AEG Presents: World leader in music and entertainment industries, operating across five continents with tentpole festivals including Coachella and touring global artists.
• Goldenvoice
• Concerts West
• Frontier Touring
• Cardenas Marketing Network
• Messina Touring Group
• Marshall Arts Ltd.
• AXS
• LA Kings
• LA Galaxy

Products and services

• Crypto.com Arena Premier multi-purpose arena in Los Angeles, California serving as home to major sports teams and entertainment events.
• The O2 World's most popular music and entertainment venue in London, UK, hosting over 300 events annually with 20,000 capacity. Named 'Venue of The Decade' by Billboard magazine in 2020.
• T-Mobile Arena State-of-the-art arena in Las Vegas, Nevada operated by AEG.
• Dignity Health Sports Park Sports complex in Carson, California home to LA Galaxy soccer team and various sporting events.
• Accor Arena Prestigious venue in Paris, France operated by AEG.
• Uber Arena (Berlin) Major arena in Berlin, Germany operated by AEG.
• Mercedes-Benz Arena (Shanghai) AEG-operated arena in Shanghai, China.
• Barclays Arena (Hamburg) Major arena in Hamburg, Germany operated by AEG.
• Bangkok Arena 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena under development in Bangkok, Thailand, in partnership with The Mall Group. Opening scheduled for 2028.
• IG Arena 17,000-seat venue under construction in Nagoya, Japan, scheduled to open in 2025.
• AEG Presents World-leading music and entertainment promotion company operating across five continents with 16 regional offices, promoting 12,000+ shows annually and global tours for top artists through brands including Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Frontier Touring, and Cárdenas Marketing Network.
• Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Iconic music festival in Indio, California operated by Goldenvoice/AEG Presents.
• Stagecoach Festival Country music festival in Indio, California operated by Goldenvoice/AEG Presents.
• British Summer Time (BST) at Hyde Park Major outdoor concert series in London featuring international headliners.
• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Legendary music and cultural festival in New Orleans operated by AEG Presents.
• LA Kings National Hockey League (NHL) professional hockey team owned by AEG based in Los Angeles.
• LA Galaxy Major League Soccer (MLS) professional soccer team owned by AEG based in Los Angeles.
• Ontario Reign American Hockey League (AHL) team and primary developmental league for NHL, playing home games at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA.
• Eisbären Berlin Professional German hockey team operated by AEG in Berlin, Germany.
• AXS Ticketing Platform Advanced ticketing and live event technology platform operating across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, providing access to iconic venues, sports teams, festivals, and global tours. Partners with 1,600+ clients including LA28 Olympic Games, Coachella, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The O2 Arena, and BNP Paribas Open. Delivers 70M+ tickets annually through primary and secondary marketplaces with AXS Mobile ID technology.
• AEG Global Partnerships AEG Global Partnerships creates innovative experiences for brands to reach audiences at sports and live music events. Manages 10,000+ events annually, 135+ assets, 1,000+ brand partners, $600M+ in annual revenue generated, and $3B+ in contracted obligated income.
• L.A. LIVE The first entertainment district of its kind in downtown Los Angeles, home to Crypto.com Arena, hosting over 500 events and 20 million visitors annually.
• Nashville Yards Mixed-use entertainment district under development in downtown Nashville in partnership with Southwest Value Partners. Features The Pinnacle live music venue (4,500 capacity), upscale cinema, food/beverage offerings, 3+ million square feet of Class A+ creative office space, and 2,000 residential units.
• AEG Real Estate Development Services Develops world-class arenas, stadiums, clubs, theaters, and entertainment districts globally. Services include renovation, leasing, land sales, acquisitions, design, construction, and development of entertainment districts, hotels, arenas, stadiums, and theaters.
• AEG Facilities (Venue Management) AEG operates and manages a portfolio of world-class sports and live entertainment venues across the globe, including arenas, stadiums, theaters, and sports complexes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ million guests served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FC DallascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026AXS and FC Dallas renew ticketing partnership continuing successful relationship over 10 years. AXS provides expanded ticketing solutions including mobile ticket management, data analytics, integrated marketing capabilities, and access to AXS distribution network.
• Hordern PavilioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026AXS named Official Ticketing Partner for Sydney's iconic Hordern Pavilion beginning August 10, 2026. AXS provides full suite of ticketing technology including AXS Mobile ID, mobile ticket management, data analytics, and integrated marketing capabilities.
• The Mall GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEG partnership with The Mall Group, one of Thailand's largest mall operators, to create Bangkok Arena - an 18,000-seat multi-purpose state-of-the-art arena opening 2028, anchoring a major entertainment complex in Bangkok.
• Southwest Value PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEG development partnership with Southwest Value Partners for Nashville Yards - a mixed-use entertainment district featuring The Pinnacle venue (4,500 capacity), upscale cinema, dining, retail, offices, and residential units.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TKO Group Holdings: Holds UFC and WWE — premium sports IP with global ticketing and sponsorship upside (parented by Endeavor). Comparable in monetizing owned sports content through live events, media rights, and sponsorships.
• CTS Eventim: European-headquartered live entertainment and ticketing company operating ticketing, concert promotion, and venue operations across Europe. Directly comparable to AXS for ticketing and to AEG Presents for European concert promotion.
• Comcast Spectacor / Spectra: Owns Philadelphia Flyers and operates arenas (Wells Fargo Center), venue food services, and Ovations live-event hospitality. Comparable to AEG's combined sports franchise + venue operations + hospitality positioning.

Direct peers

• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest direct competitor in concert promotion (Live Nation), ticketing (Ticketmaster), and venue/sponsorship operations. Closely mirrors AEG's vertically integrated model across the same artist roster, venues, and global markets.
• Oak View Group: Venue development and management peer developing and operating new arenas globally (e.g., Co-op Live, UBS Arena). Comparable to AEG's facility development, real estate, and entertainment district strategy.
• ASM Global: World's largest venue management and services company, operating convention centers, arenas, stadiums, and theaters globally. Comparable in third-party venue operations and live-event production services for AEG-style venues.
• Frontier Touring (AEG subsidiary context): Listed here as a comparable independent promoter profile: Frontier Touring (now AEG-owned) shows how regional concert promoters compare — also Michael Coppel Presents (now sold), Chugg Entertainment, and Blueprint Touring represent similar concert-promoter peer models in Australasia.
• Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Owns and operates iconic venues (Madison Square Garden, The Forum, Sphere in Las Vegas) and MSG Networks. Comparable in owning premium destination venues and monetizing them through live events and premium hospitality.

Emerging players

• Outback Presents: US-based live entertainment promoter focused on family shows, comedy, and mid-tier touring. Comparable in concert promotion category; recently announced a strategic partnership with AEG Presents, signaling direct overlap.

Regional players

• The Cordish Companies: Privately held developer and operator of mixed-use entertainment districts (e.g., Power & Light District, Live! Casino). Comparable in the 'Entertainment Districts' division that AEG operates via L.A. LIVE, Nashville Yards, and The O2 District.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AEGworldwide
• Facebookfacebook.com/AEGWorldwide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aeg
• Instagraminstagram.com/aegworldwide

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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