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Tell us your background and what you're looking for. Arena's membership committee reviews every application.
Applications close Fri, Oct 2
3 curated intros to sports, media & entertainment leaders. Every Monday.
Arena is a curated network for industry executives. Our AI-powered matching finds the people you should know. You both opt in, and the meeting actually happens.
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Free to apply · Hear back in 2 business days · Closes Oct 2
“My matches have truly exceeded my expectations.”
Marisol Villegas, Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing, Paramount
Members come from 300+ organizations, including
What is Arena?
Arena is a private vetted network for leaders in sports, media, and entertainment.
Every week, Arena connects members through curated introductions designed for leaders who want to build more meaningful relationships across the industry.
Networking shouldn't depend on luck.
Warm intros are the best way to meet people in this industry. They're also rare, random, and depend on someone remembering you. Conferences are crowded. Cold DMs go unanswered. Open communities still make you do the hunting.
Arena flips it. We work out who you should meet and make the introduction. You decide yes or no.
How it works
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Our AI-powered matching picks three people worth your time. Intros land Mondays at 10am ET.
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A mutual opt-in is a match. Schedule in the app, meet virtually or in person, and get reminders to follow up.
Since January: 25,000+ introductions, 5,100 matches, 3,400+ meetings.
What you get
People you'd never meet on your own, across leagues, teams, studios, networks and brands.
Priority access to Arena events around NBA All-Star, Super Bowl, the Emmys, SXSW and more.
Practical sessions with peers at your level.
Connection tracking and reminders so good conversations don't go cold.
Take a week off intros each month.
A private community of industry leaders at your level who are committed to building long-term relationships, not asking for quick favors.
Built for the people who shape the industry
90% of members are based in major markets across the United States and Canada.
Industry leaders
Manager through C-suite, in-house at established sports, media & entertainment companies.
Brand leaders
At brands that partner with sports, media & entertainment.
Athletes
Current or former pros who are building, investing or creating.
US & Canada only. A founder reviews every application. Full criteria →
600+members
300+organizations
3,400+meetings
70%influence revenue & partnerships
Meet our members
Trebor Goodall
Manager, Athlete Partnerships
“I've built a mini-community that's been fruitful in terms of leads, career opportunities, and mentors.”
Andrew Ball
Baseball Operations Advisor
“Arena has introduced me to smart, thoughtful people I likely wouldn’t have encountered otherwise. I've enjoyed and learned a lot from every connection I've made.”
Vince Vengapally
Product Manager
“Arena let me cheat code the awkward LinkedIn small talk and stacked my calendar with back-to-back power chats with industry heavy hitters; it's been an absolute blast!”
Marisol Villegas
Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing
“My matches have truly exceeded my expectations — they've evolved into genuine, active relationships.”
Bryna Taylor
Freelance Art Director/Designer
“Connecting with people has always been one of the things I value most, and as I navigate an ever-changing creative landscape, Arena continues to push me forward in that pursuit.”
Apply to join the Fall cohort.
The next person you meet could change your career.
$199/year or $65/quarter.
Applying is free. You only pay if you're accepted.
Backed by our 30-day guarantee · Many members expense it (expense template)
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