Strategic Ownership in Premier Sports Properties
UNA Sports Group acquires and operates franchise stakes in emerging and established sports platforms.
X Games Club New York
UNA Sports Group has acquired both the New York Summer and New York Winter teams of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL) in an eight-figure transaction — the first time a single ownership group has acquired two X Games teams in one market.
The New York franchise is led by Andrew Thau (Co-Founder & Partner), who serves as Governor of X Games Club New York, alongside David Rader (President) and Del Wright (CEO & Managing Partner). Together, they operate XC New York across both the Summer and Winter seasons, establishing a permanent X Games presence in one of the world’s most influential sports and cultural markets.
The launch of XGL represents a structural shift in action sports — creating a year-round, team-based, co-ed league with eight clubs competing across Summer and Winter seasons. The franchise model introduces recurring value for athletes, partners, and ownership groups through city-based teams, structured seasons, and deeper fan engagement across broadcast, streaming, live events, and digital platforms. With built-in media distribution through ESPN and ABC, XGL combines 30 years of X Games brand heritage with a modern franchise structure designed for long-term asset appreciation.
The Curling Group
UNA Sports Group has acquired a considerable stake in The Curling Group, the company behind the Grand Slam of Curling, the Rock Channel media platform, and Rock League, curling’s first professional league. UNA led the investment, with participation from Relay Ventures.
As part of the investment, David Rader (Co-Founder, President & COO) has assumed a seat on TCG’s board, with Del Wright (Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Partner) serving as a board observer. UNA works closely alongside TCG CEO Nic Sulsky and his leadership team on strategy, commercial partnerships, and growth.
Curling’s audience is growing fast, and broadcasters are investing in that growth. Five-year agreements with CBC and Sportsnet and a three-year deal with ESPN bring more than 600 hours of combined coverage of the sport across Canada and the U.S. this season. TCG brings together the sport’s premier event series, a direct-to-fan media platform, and a new franchise league into one modern sports entertainment company — a structure built to convert curling’s audience into lasting commercial value.
Grand Slam of Curling
The Grand Slam of Curling is the sport’s established premium event series, featuring the world’s best curlers. TCG acquired the series in 2024, including its global media rights. Its broadcast partners are CBC, Sportsnet, and ESPN.
Rock Channel
Rock Channel is The Curling Group’s direct-to-fan media platform. It connects the company directly with curling fans worldwide through live and on-demand content, social, and video.
Rock League
Rock League is curling’s first professional league, bringing together the world’s best male and female curlers under a team-based franchise model. The league debuted in April 2026 and returns in January 2027 for its first full season.
“We look for sports where fan demand is already strong and the commercial opportunity is just beginning to take shape, and curling is a perfect example. Curling’s audience is growing, getting younger, and going global. We’re excited to help build a business that matches the sport’s momentum.”UNA Sports Group
Unrivaled
UNA Sports Group holds an investment in Unrivaled, the women’s professional 3-on-3 basketball league.
Unrivaled was co-founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart and played its inaugural season in 2025. Built around a compressed, full-court 3-on-3 format and based in Miami, the league gives the world’s best women’s basketball players a domestic option during the WNBA offseason — and gives fans a chance to follow them year-round.