Launched in 2008, the Sports Business Awards were established by Sports Business Journal to celebrate excellence in the business of sports.

The 2025 nomination period has closed, and nominees will be announced March 17. The 2025 nominees and winners are being recognized for the period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.

The Sports Business Awards ceremony, a night celebrating excellence in sports business, will be Wednesday, May 21. Winners will be announced live at the awards ceremony.

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THE SPOT is where sport meets innovation. It’s a dynamic gathering of leaders from International Federations, entrepreneurs, start-ups, academics, and athletes, all coming together to explore the key trends shaping the future of sport. 

This year’s event will focus on 
6 exciting themes: 

1. The Modern Athlete’s Identity: How today’s athletes are redefining success beyond the game. 

2. Redefining Competition: Lessons from e-sports that are reshaping traditional sports. 

3. Unlocking Potential: Exploring the vital link between mental health, youth, and peak performance. 

4. The Power of Wearables: Discover how technology is transforming training, recovery, and performance. 

5. AI and Robotics: How cutting-edge innovations are revolutionising the sports landscape. 

6. Bridging the Gap: Connecting start-ups with industry leaders to bring bold ideas to life. 

In addition THE SPOT 2025 will host the finals of
2 Sports Innovation Challenges

1. AI & Robotics

2. Youth the future of play

THE SPOT – Back & Fresh – Tuesday 13 May 2025

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment's 3rd annual Business of Women’s Sports Summit - developed to convene and connect business stakeholders across the advertising, media, and marketing communities, as well as policymakers and leaders in sports & business, to uncover insights and propose solutions to increase investment and develop infrastructure in the women's sports marketplace and adjacent industries.

This year's Summit returns to Chelsea Factory in NYC, hosted by Peloton Instructor and Motivational Speaker, Kirsten Ferguson.

Business of Women's Sports Summit 2025