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Connecting Sports Businesses

Sports Business Leaders (SBL) is the premier national network for sports businesses. We are a business development platform that connects sports businesses with the right partners, clients, and opportunities. Since January 2025, we’ve hosted 20+ events across 8 cities, bringing together over 1,000 executives, founders, and investors to accelerate growth across the industry.

Sports Business Leaders

Upcoming Events

SBL Boston | July 30th

SBL is hosting a private event with a panel on sports VC on July 30th in Boston

SBL Philly Happy Hour | August 19th

SBL is hosting our next monthly Philadelphia Event on August 19th at Independence Beer Garden

SBL Philly | September 10th

SBL is hosting an invite-only private event on September 10th

SBL Consulting

Custom Strategy for Sports Startups and Organizations.

 

SBL Consulting provides tailored support to help sports businesses grow. From fundraising and PR to partnerships and advisory boards, we build strategies around your specific goals and connect you with the people who matter.
 

Built around your needs. Backed by our network. Results that move the needle.

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Our Valued Partners

SERVING INDUSTRY LEADERS

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Sponsor An Event

Get in front of the people shaping the future of sports.

 

SBL sponsors gain visibility with top founders, investors, and executives at events in key markets. Benefits include sports business event branding, speaking opportunities, and digital exposure across our growing network. Interested in sponsoring?

What Is an SBL Sports Business Event?

SBL hosts premier Sports Business Events designed to connect founders, executives, investors, and innovators shaping the future of sports. Each event blends curated networking, dynamic conversations, and real opportunities for business growth. With gatherings in cities like Philadelphia, Miami, New York, and Detroit, SBL brings together top minds from across the sports industry to share ideas, build relationships, and spark collaboration.

Whether you're launching a startup, expanding a brand, or exploring new investments, SBL's sports networking events are where real connections lead to real opportunities.

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