— APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 8 —
Cold outreach. Conference run-ins. A mutual contact who might respond. For an industry this interconnected, that's a real gap.
Most networks give you access. Arena makes the introduction.
— HOW IT WORKS —
Three Steps. One Network.
— Step 01 —
Apply
Every application is reviewed and vetted. Membership is curated.
— Step 02 —
Get Introduced
Each week, Arena sends you a small number of introductions matched to your experience, context, and goals.
— Step 03 —
Connect
When there's mutual interest, you meet directly. No cold email. No guesswork.
— EVERY WEEK, ALL YEAR —
Everything that comes with Arena membership
— 01 —
3x
Three curated introductions arrive every week — matched to your experience, function, and goals. Not a feed. Not a directory. A consistent engine that puts the right people in front of you, all year.
— 02 —
See each person's background, role, and context before accepting. Mutual interest only — you're always in control.
— 04 —
Every member is manager-level or above. Sports, media, and entertainment only — no exceptions.
— 06 —
Arena is built for the long game. The introduction you make in month one is still paying off in year two.
— 03 —
No back and forth. Once both people say yes, you connect and schedule directly.
— 05 —
Curated access at the events where the industry gathers — and the rooms Arena creates year-round.
— 07 —
Pause your introductions once a month if timing isn't right. Arena fits around your schedule.
Who's in the room.
Every member is a leader — manager to C-Suite executives — across top brands, leagues, teams, studios, networks, publishers, venues, agencies, record labels, and platforms.
20%
are VPs to C-Suite executives
35%
are Directors, Leads and Heads
70%
have influence over revenue, partnerships or growth
90%
are based in major markets
— FIRST 30 DAYS —
MAY 11
May 18 (AND EVERY MONDAY AFTER)
MAY 19
JUNE 10
The cohort is your way in. What comes after is everything.
— FROM INSIDE ARENA —
"As a natural connector, my matches have truly exceeded my expectations of reciprocity - they’ve evolved from passive LinkedIn connections into genuine, active relationships that continue to grow."
Marisol Villegas
Sr. Director, Integrated Marketing @ Paramount
"Arena has given me a chance to connect with people from a wide range of roles across the industry that I wouldn't have otherwise."
Jim Guthrie
Associate Vice President, Brands & Properties
"I've started to build a mini-community that isn't solely rooted in sports, which has been fruitful in terms of helping each other with leads, career opportunities, mentors, etc."
Trebor Goodall
Manager, Athlete Partnerships @ Fanatics
Arena makes the introductions that move sports, media, and entertainment forward.