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Sports fans

Make new fans across the UK

brandable moment

When sports fans hit the road, motorway service areas (MSAs) become their go-to stop - whether a weekend fixture, a tournament or an away-day jolly. High dwell and repeat visits convert sporting passion into memorable and measurable exposure.

13%

audience uplift during big games at Wembley

2x

MSA users are twice as likely to describe themselves as "sports mad"

80%

of regular visitors consume sports media

The perfect match

Traffic spikes

Sports fans drive footfall spikes at key MSAs during major events:
+13% for Wembley, +14% for England vs Wales rugby, +6% for the EFL Playoffs.

Educated on sports

70% of regular MSA visitors follow sports content — compared to 59% across the general population.

Passionate fans

33% of our audience describe themselves as “sports mad”, that’s +156% more likely than the UK average.

Love the road

64% of people who watch football live use MSAs annually, 22% higher than the UK average.

Categories

Perfect for sports betting, media, entertainment and food & beverage.

Score with sports fans on the move

Connecting with sports fans at MSAs is a powerful way to reach your audience on the move. Our ANPR technology identifies fan demographics and travel patterns, giving you the insight to deliver campaigns that hit the right audience, in the right place, at the right time.

Target fans enroute

Reach sports fans heading to stadiums by identifying match-day traffic patterns and repeatedly visited MSAs.

React in real time

Digital screens let you switch creative instantly, aligning your message with live match results.

Plan around the calendar

MSA audiences are +72% more likely to attend live games, making them the perfect audience for campaigns timed around key sporting events.

Betting and sponsorship awareness

MSA audiences are highly receptive to sports betting and brand sponsorships, making them an ideal audience for category focused campaigns.

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