Summits DayMonday, 2 June 2025

Location: Tiergarten

An in-depth outlook for the industry through 2025 and beyond, including the areas of sports best positioned for sustainable growth, the headwinds that investors should be most mindful of plus macro socioeconomic trends with potential for outsized impact on the sports industry

Location: Tiergarten

Exploring key differences in operating models, including league structures and franchise/team ownership models. How is revenue generated and distributed, from broadcasting rights and ticket sales to sponsorship deals and merchandising?

What c-suite skills and leadership expertise are needed to fulfil local market requirements?

Location: Tiergarten

How will private equity’s financial acumen, operational insight, and strategic vision drive innovation and profitability, enhance fan experiences, expand market opportunities across sports?

Location: Tiergarten

Location: Tiergarten

Women’s sports are experiencing unprecedented momentum, fuelled by increasing viewership, sponsorship investments, and media coverage. Yet, the challenge remains: how can this enthusiasm translate into sustainable and scalable revenue streams? This panel will explore the critical steps needed to bridge the revenue gap between women’s and men’s sports. Capitalising on the future of women’s sports as an economic powerhouse and uncovering where the next big opportunities lie for private equity and beyond to take women’s sports to the next level

Location: Tiergarten

How is the growing focus on private wealth reshaping opportunities for sports investing? How are partnerships with RIA convening platforms and marketplaces enabling private wealth investors to access exclusive sports investment opportunities? What is the role of strategic hires and targeted outreach in capturing private wealth dollars for professional sports investments? How can this trend bridge the gap between sports-focused investing and broader private equity and alternative investment programming?

Location: Tiergarten

How are LPs assessing the risks, rewards, and strategic opportunities within sports investing? Understanding where the "sports asset class" fits into the institutional LP’s portfolio and how it compares to traditional asset classes like private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. How do LPs measure ROI in sports, from financial returns to intangible benefits like brand alignment and community impact?

Location: Tiergarten

How is structured finance unlocking new avenues for growth and profitability in professional sports? What is the role of structured finance in navigating regulatory constraints and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in sports, including convertible debt, debt with warrants, and preferred equity? How are these innovative structures reshaping franchise valuations, infrastructure funding, and athlete-focused ventures?

Location: Tiergarten