SUMMER COHORT · NOW OPEN

The right introduction changes everything.

Arena is the only private network for leaders across sports, media, and entertainment with weekly curated introductions. No cold outreach or wasted time.

$199/year · Applying is free · 30-day guarantee

Apply now

Deadline: Aug 14 (limited spots)

TRUSTED BY LEADERS FROM

CURATED INTROS

Every Monday, three people worth knowing.

Matched to your experience, function, and goals. See their full profile, why we think you should meet, and decide with one tap.

Curated matching Mutual opt-in Weekly drops

try it out!

STAY IN TOUCH

2 follow-ups this week.

Rachel Cho

Founder · Sideline Media

Due in 6d

Lena Ortiz

Brand Marketing Director · Nike

Tomorrow

YOUR NETWORK

Relationships that compound over time.

Track connections, follow up on introductions, and watch your industry network grow — all in one place.

Follow-up reminders Connection history One-click scheduling

MEMBER EVENTS

The rooms where the industry gathers.

Private dinners, All-Star gatherings, and curated events throughout the year. See who's attending before you go.

Curated networking Industry gatherings

Members at In The Arena: WNBA All-Star Weekend

Jul

Live matching

In The Arena: WNBA All-Star Weekend

Chicago, IL

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

From application to your first introduction.

Apply

Applications close August 14.

Get accepted

Admissions Day is August 17.

Activate

Activate your membership by August 22.

Get your intros

Three per week, aligned to your experience, context, and goals.

Connect

Schedule time to meet, right inside the platform.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Who's in the room.

Every application is reviewed by our team.

Member experience is our #1 priority.

Industry Professionals

Manager-level to C-Suite, currently working in-house for an established sports, media, or entertainment company (ie. league, team, studio, platform, venue, record label).

Brand Leaders

Leaders from established brands that actively partner or activate within sports, media, or entertainment.

Athletes

Current or former professional athletes actively building, investing, or creating within sports, media & entertainment.

300+

Organizations represented

70%

Influence revenue & partnerships

20%

VPs to C-Suite executives

90%

Based in major markets

All members must be currently living and working in the U.S. or Canada.

View full criteria →

EVERY WEEK, ALL YEAR

Arena member benefits.

$199/year · Applying is free · 30-day guarantee

Vetted network

Leaders in sports, media & entertainment

3 curated intros weekly

Personalized just for you

In-person events

Invites to industry events, select cities only

Monthly career design workshops

Hosted by First Focus

Pause anytime

Up to one week a month — you're always in control

Apply now

Deadline: Aug 14 (limited spots)

FIRST 30 DAYS

Your first month inside.

WEEK 0 · AUGUST 17

Admissions Day

All applicants receive an update on their application status on Aug. 17. If accepted, you'll have a limited enrollment period to activate your Arena membership by Aug. 22.

WEEK 1 · AUGUST 24

Orientation & First Intros Drop

Orientation day for the new summer cohort — meet your fellow members and learn how Arena works. This is also when your first curated intros drop, matched to your experience, function, and goals.

WEEK 2 · AUGUST 31

Match Management Workshop

How to move from introduction to real relationship. The members who get the most out of Arena know how to manage match opportunities — this is where you learn.

WEEK 3 · SEPTEMBER 9

Graduation

The Summer cohort was your entry point. Graduation is your unlock — access to the full member network, IRL industry events, and rooms that extend well beyond this cohort.

The cohort is your way in. What comes after is everything.