Author(s)

Ying Chenlin

Corresponding Author

Ying Chenlin

ABSTRACT

The problem of monopoly in professional sports has been the obstacle to the sound development of sports industry in China. Along with the acceleration of the commercialization of the professional sports industry in China, the dual attributes of the monopoly and competition of the professional sports are becoming more and more obvious. Its particularity brings about the focus of attention for the regulations in anti-monopoly law. On the one hand, the “Commerciality” in professional sports determines the anti-monopoly law should applicable to the relevant market and in the meanwhile regulate it; on the other hand, because of the "Sports" in professional sports, certain monopoly behavior which is based on “competitive balance” should be exempted. Therefore, the regulations of professional sports antimonopoly law should be established on the basis of the serious assessment of application and exemption system. It can effectively regulate the relevant market, but not hinder the development of professional sports industry

KEYWORDS

Professional sports, anti-monopoly, regulation