The Athletic is a subscription-based sports journalism company founded in 2016. It provides ad-free coverage across North America and the United Kingdom, including all 20 English Premier League clubs and 47+ North American markets. The platform delivers breaking news, long-form features, live commentary, and exclusive interviews without ads, pop-ups, or auto-play videos.
The company employs more than 400 full-time writers, editors, and producers as part of its editorial operation. Its business model is subscription-first, relying on reader revenue rather than advertising. The Athletic operates in the sports media, digital publishing, and news verticals.
