Uncertainty Grows Over Altenar Antitrust Filings Against Sportradar
Altenar claims it filed antitrust complaints with the CMA and EC over Sportradar’s exclusive US sports data deals. Regulators show limited action so far: CMA received a complaint with no probe, while the EC is only assessing market information. Sportradar calls the filings duplicative pressure tactics in their ongoing multi-jurisdictional dispute.
SCCG Take — The regulatory confusion reveals how antitrust complaints can serve as leverage in parallel commercial litigation. Operators reliant on sports data must watch whether UK and EU authorities open formal reviews of exclusivity arrangements.
Uncertainty surrounds claims that Altenar has lodged antitrust complaints against Sportradar with regulators in the UK and EU. The two companies remain locked in a long-running dispute over exclusive US sports data rights, with the latest moves adding to jurisdictional confusion.
As reported by SBC News, Altenar sent complaints to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the European Commission (EC). The CMA has received a complaint but has not opened an investigation. For the EC, no formal complaint has been confirmed, though the body has received market information on the matter.
A European Commission spokesperson said: “We have received market information on this matter, which we are assessing.”
Sportradar Rejects Latest Moves
Sportradar described the circulation of information about the complaints as an effort to inflame the news agenda. The company noted that the dispute is already a matter of public record across several jurisdictions. It highlighted awareness of Altenar’s February 2026 threats to approach competition authorities in multiple places.
The Sportradar spokesperson stated that these actions “appear duplicative, unnecessary and serve as a thinly veiled attempt to assert pressure in the existing commercial disputes in process.” The firm added that it has and will continue to comply with antitrust and other laws wherever it does business.
Sportradar holds data partnerships with FIFA, the National Hockey League (NHL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). These arrangements form the basis of Altenar’s claims.
Core Allegations From Altenar
Altenar argues that Sportradar uses control of essential sports data to exclude competing B2B providers. An Altenar spokesperson said: “We believe Sportradar is using its control of essential sports data to shut out businesses with a competing offer.”
The Isle of Man-headquartered firm asserts that this denies EU and UK bookmakers a choice of suppliers. It claims the current setup fails to support competition and innovation. The spokesperson added that Altenar is asking the EC and CMA to intervene so independent providers can compete on fair terms.
The primary litigation has taken place in the District Court of New Jersey. Altenar also filed claims in the High Court in London in April 2026 when the case began.
Reporting: SBC News
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