- Investment led by Alignment Growth reinforces Kings League's world-leading position in creator-led sports
- Funding will power international growth through organic expansion and select M&A
BARCELONA, Spain and NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings League, the creator-led sports competition founded by Gerard Piqué, today announced a $63 million investment round led by Alignment Growth, a U.S.-based media and entertainment investor, with participation from existing shareholders.
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