Ares Management has established a massive and highly active portfolio within the global sports, media, and entertainment sectors, deploying billions of dollars into professional teams, leagues, and related infrastructure. Notable transactions include acquiring a minority equity stake in the NFL's Miami Dolphins, holding major investments in European football clubs such as Atletico Madrid, acquiring stakes in McLaren Racing in Formula 1, and providing strategic financing or credit facilities to various sports organizations, professional leagues, and entertainment enterprises globally.