UK Media & Entertainment Sports - PPC Market Share Analysis April 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Sports category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Sports – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Media & Entertainment Sports UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 5.08976256354
94.9102374365
5%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 23
77
23%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 0%
Transactional 45%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 0%
Local 7%
Problem Solving 0%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Media & Entertainment Sports brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
arsenal.com 26.02
liverpoolfc.com 19.12
wwf.org.uk 13.48
livefootballtickets.com 8.09
virginmedia.com 6.68
hellotickets.com 4.93
footasylum.com 4.5
fanpass.net 3.56
nowtv.com 1.98
wwe.com 1.97
others 9.67
  • arsenal.com - 26.02%
  • liverpoolfc.com - 19.12%
  • wwf.org.uk - 13.48%
  • livefootballtickets.com - 8.09%
  • virginmedia.com - 6.68%
  • hellotickets.com - 4.93%
  • footasylum.com - 4.5%
  • fanpass.net - 3.56%
  • nowtv.com - 1.98%
  • wwe.com - 1.97%
  • others - 9.67%

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Arsenal.com leads with 26.02% click share, followed by Liverpoolfc.com at 19.12%. Others collectively hold 9.67%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Media & Entertainment Sports brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date wwf.org.uk virginmedia.com hellotickets.com livefootballtickets.com footasylum.com arsenal.com fanpass.net liverpoolfc.com nowtv.com nflshop.com
2026/04/01 29.52% 12.83% 6.07% 9.4% 7.45% 0% 7.9% 4.34% 7.16% 0%
2026/04/02 8.52% 4.26% 4.01% 1.42% 1.91% 37.35% 2.66% 0% 1.35% 32.7%
2026/04/03 19.4% 7.44% 9.46% 7.31% 5.76% 0% 4.14% 33.49% 2.36% 0%
2026/04/04 10.52% 6.65% 7.48% 4.63% 0% 46.13% 1.8% 17.18% 0.05% 0%
2026/04/05 24.29% 17.77% 9.37% 9.92% 12.85% 0% 6.56% 1.13% 0.87% 0%
2026/04/06 8.13% 6.99% 6.15% 3.69% 3.47% 56.29% 4.51% 1.25% 1.99% 0%
2026/04/07 30.63% 12.77% 20.99% 9.29% 1.96% 0% 5.24% 1.43% 4.19% 1.91%
2026/04/08 33.26% 23.78% 1.84% 12.53% 2.13% 0% 7.09% 1.55% 4.23% 2.07%
2026/04/09 25.06% 7.72% 9.58% 8.4% 17.48% 0% 8.2% 1.17% 11.91% 0%
2026/04/10 19.91% 11.32% 19.22% 7.1% 5.02% 0% 5.51% 0% 19.08% 0%
2026/04/11 29% 15.48% 13.11% 10.64% 4.88% 0% 9.83% 0% 6.49% 0%
2026/04/12 30.51% 17.26% 9.91% 10.47% 0% 0% 8.24% 0% 11.6% 0%
2026/04/13 28.88% 20.06% 7.72% 7.29% 4.47% 0% 5.97% 0% 20.44% 0%
2026/04/14 29.09% 14.48% 13.11% 8.32% 9.36% 0% 13.82% 0% 8.28% 0%
2026/04/15 26.74% 18.37% 4.36% 10.63% 5.44% 0% 13.28% 0% 8.42% 0%
2026/04/16 33.48% 9.82% 1.32% 3.85% 7.79% 0% 9.05% 0% 6.08% 0%
2026/04/17 17.88% 5.07% 0.59% 4.65% 4.51% 0% 3.32% 50.92% 5.65% 0%
2026/04/18 25.05% 8.83% 12.1% 10.29% 14.37% 0% 5.79% 0% 2.3% 0%
2026/04/19 21.23% 38.27% 8.22% 8.13% 1.36% 0.04% 2.42% 1.98% 7.41% 0%
2026/04/20 26.38% 21.62% 6.24% 9.7% 4.82% 0% 6.1% 2.67% 1.99% 0%
2026/04/21 33.31% 15.77% 12.47% 11.48% 8.85% 0% 0% 0% 2.08% 0%
2026/04/22 23.7% 17.26% 6.34% 6.26% 4.19% 0% 1.42% 32.08% 1.04% 0%
2026/04/23 42.99% 11.87% 5.62% 6.73% 14.48% 0% 2.45% 0% 3.94% 0%
2026/04/24 37.6% 17.66% 0.57% 7.91% 15.08% 0% 2.15% 0% 3.48% 0%
2026/04/25 32% 21.46% 5.07% 12.89% 2.26% 0% 9.01% 0% 6.51% 0%
2026/04/26 31.53% 15.43% 7.29% 9.89% 2.02% 0% 8.04% 0% 5.36% 0%
2026/04/27 20.07% 11.42% 1.47% 3.66% 4.67% 0% 0.84% 51.76% 0.81% 0%
2026/04/28 45.75% 11.41% 0.98% 13.75% 7.71% 0% 0% 0% 1.9% 0%
2026/04/29 20.67% 7.83% 4.11% 6.47% 0% 0% 1.18% 53.31% 0.2% 0%
2026/04/30 19.51% 17.47% 14.62% 12.92% 7.78% 6.02% 2.64% 2.16% 0.38% 0%
  • wwf.org.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • hellotickets.com
  • livefootballtickets.com
  • footasylum.com
  • arsenal.com
  • fanpass.net
  • liverpoolfc.com
  • nowtv.com
  • nflshop.com

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WWF.org.uk dominated April’s PPC landscape, peaking at 45.75% on April 28. Virginmedia.com and Hellotickets.com showed fluctuating trends, while Arsenal.com and Liverpoolfc.com had notable spikes. The month concluded with diverse spending patterns.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Media & Entertainment Sports

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/04/01 26
2026/04/02 22
2026/04/03 29
2026/04/04 28
2026/04/05 20
2026/04/06 26
2026/04/07 26
2026/04/08 24
2026/04/09 20
2026/04/10 22
2026/04/11 19
2026/04/12 21
2026/04/13 15
2026/04/14 22
2026/04/15 28
2026/04/16 25
2026/04/17 25
2026/04/18 21
2026/04/19 26
2026/04/20 26
2026/04/21 18
2026/04/22 23
2026/04/23 20
2026/04/24 21
2026/04/25 25
2026/04/26 25
2026/04/27 19
2026/04/28 22
2026/04/29 22
2026/04/30 25

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April saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 29 on April 3rd. The month concluded with a stable count of 25 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Media & Entertainment Sports

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
liverpoolfc.com 27.57%
wwf.org.uk 4.77%
virginmedia.com 2.36%
livefootballtickets.com 2.02%
wwe.com 1.64%
ebay.co.uk -0.42%
nowtv.com -1.3%
hellotickets.com -1.97%
fanpass.net -2.1%
arsenal.com -34.94%

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Liverpoolfc.com surged by 27.57%, while arsenal.com plummeted by 34.94%. WWF.org.uk rose 4.77%, and virginmedia.com gained 2.36%.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Media & Entertainment Sports Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date hellotickets.com livefootballtickets.com footasylum.com virginmedia.com wwf.org.uk arsenal.com fanpass.net liverpoolfc.com nowtv.com ebay.co.uk
2026/04/01 5.69% 11.74% 19.5% 6.22% 6.06% 0% 7.34% 4.4% 4.64% 9.75%
2026/04/02 4.6% 2.23% 3.7% 3.01% 2.45% 44.12% 3.34% 0% 0.99% 0%
2026/04/03 10.18% 11.91% 17.81% 4.69% 5.25% 0% 4.76% 25.72% 1.7% 0%
2026/04/04 9.48% 7.89% 0% 4.35% 2.89% 49.85% 1.97% 12.88% 0.03% 0%
2026/04/05 7.42% 12.02% 27.22% 8.72% 4.81% 0% 5.46% 1.09% 0.42% 10.89%
2026/04/06 7.45% 4.83% 9.32% 3.69% 1.8% 47.3% 4.21% 1.4% 1.25% 9.32%
2026/04/07 22.55% 12.82% 7.98% 6.91% 7.05% 0% 4.81% 1.6% 2.52% 23.95%
2026/04/08 2.89% 19.7% 9.82% 15.31% 8.68% 0% 7.88% 1.97% 2.94% 9.82%
2026/04/09 10.25% 10.2% 33.88% 3.31% 4.99% 0% 6.8% 1.13% 7.25% 11.29%
2026/04/10 22.34% 10.38% 11.29% 5.97% 4.68% 0% 5.66% 0% 15.65% 5.65%
2026/04/11 21.65% 18.41% 9.18% 10.42% 8.11% 0% 12.89% 0% 5.98% 0%
2026/04/12 13.62% 21.47% 0% 13.2% 10.32% 0% 11.71% 0% 11.85% 0.01%
2026/04/13 11.6% 12.02% 22.72% 14.74% 8.15% 0% 6.84% 0% 17.4% 0.01%
2026/04/14 15.56% 13.4% 27.33% 9.24% 7.55% 0% 16.45% 0% 5.9% 0%
2026/04/15 5.09% 19.36% 10.53% 13.57% 7.56% 0% 16.9% 0% 6.79% 0.01%
2026/04/16 1.45% 4.64% 15.43% 4.74% 6.82% 0% 7.74% 0% 3.23% 23.15%
2026/04/17 1.03% 7.96% 13.22% 3.72% 5.48% 0% 3.98% 41.45% 4.44% 0%
2026/04/18 9.96% 10.2% 24.61% 2.91% 4.08% 0% 3.95% 0% 0.86% 34.46%
2026/04/19 7.71% 11.51% 5.55% 43.82% 4.91% 0.03% 2.23% 2.23% 5.14% 0%
2026/04/20 7.05% 16.36% 8.9% 14.52% 7.37% 0% 7.14% 3.57% 1.39% 0%
2026/04/21 16.65% 16.01% 19.55% 8.32% 7.56% 0% 0% 0% 1.29% 9.78%
2026/04/22 11.73% 11.46% 8.16% 12.42% 6.76% 0% 1.64% 24.77% 0.71% 0%
2026/04/23 7.25% 12.39% 30.87% 7.87% 13.64% 0% 3.1% 0% 3.05% 0%
2026/04/24 0.7% 12.17% 34.14% 11.64% 10.06% 0% 2.28% 0% 2.17% 0%
2026/04/25 5.16% 21.62% 10.43% 14.1% 8.07% 10.43% 10.47% 0% 4.9% 0%
2026/04/26 7.94% 16.63% 9.83% 10.46% 8.68% 0% 9.86% 0% 3.74% 0%
2026/04/27 1.72% 7.34% 13.86% 8.92% 6.12% 0% 1.39% 42.05% 0.64% 6.93%
2026/04/28 1.59% 27.69% 16.15% 8.7% 14.27% 0% 0% 0% 1.45% 0%
2026/04/29 5.96% 13.7% 0% 6.71% 7.55% 0% 1.71% 51.86% 0.19% 0%
2026/04/30 19.47% 19.24% 12.26% 9.53% 4.74% 4.35% 2.46% 2.46% 0.18% 0%
  • hellotickets.com
  • livefootballtickets.com
  • footasylum.com
  • virginmedia.com
  • wwf.org.uk
  • arsenal.com
  • fanpass.net
  • liverpoolfc.com
  • nowtv.com
  • ebay.co.uk

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April saw dynamic shifts in PPC impressions. Hellotickets.com peaked mid-month, while livefootballtickets.com surged late. Footasylum.com maintained steady highs, and virginmedia.com spiked on April 19. The month concluded with varied performances across domains.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Media & Entertainment Sports

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Media & Entertainment Sports - Last month
  1. 1
    New Arsenal Stanley Collection | Official Arsenal Club Shop https://arsenaldirect.arsenal.com › arsenal › official

    Stay cool and hydrated on match day and every other day with the Stanley 1913 x Arsenal. Free standard delivery on orders over £100.

  2. 2
    Day & Month Memberships https://www.nowtv.com

    We’re just getting started — Purchase Your NOW Membership Today. Day To Month Options Available. Join In Today & Watch Instantly. Day Or Month Memberships Available.

  3. 3
    Stanley Cups https://www.selfridges.com

    The Selfridges® Winter Sale Is Now On. Shop The Reductions For A Limited Time Only. Shop The Latest Trends From The Most Wanted Luxury...

  4. 4
    Sky Sports Packages | Entertainment At Virgin Media https://www.virginmedia.com

    TV & Sky Sports - £54.99/m For 24 Mos. £58.99/m From April 2027. £62.99/m From April 2028.

  5. 5
    WWF Official Website https://support.wwf.org.uk › animal › adopt

    Support Our Conservation Work — Climate Change Poses A Growing Threat To Us All. Adopt An Animal With WWF. Support WWF's Work & Help Create A World Where People And Nature Thrive. Tackle Climate Change.

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In the competitive world of Google PPC, Arsenal’s official shop entices fans with exclusive Stanley collections, while NOW TV offers flexible memberships for instant entertainment. Selfridges tempts with luxury sales, Virgin Media bundles sports with entertainment, and WWF champions conservation through animal adoptions.

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