Sports Illustrated Faces Uncertain Future as Print Edition Threatened

The iconic magazine's print future is in jeopardy after its publisher, the Arena Group, threatens to cease publication amid licensing disputes.

Sports Illustrated's publisher, the Arena Group, has threatened to end the print edition after May, citing a licensing dispute with Authentic Brands.
Authentic Brands, which owns Sports Illustrated, is considering awarding the license to a rival, potentially ending the Arena Group's involvement.
The potential new publisher may not acquire the rights to the swimsuit edition, raising questions about the brand's future.
Sports Illustrated, once a weekly publication with a circulation of 3 million, now struggles with a monthly format and declining subscriber base.
Authentic Brands seeks to ensure the magazine's continuation in print, despite the Arena Group's threats and recent staff layoffs.