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Where Leaders In Sports, Media & Entertainment Connect

Arena introduces aligned professionals each week through curated introductions and member experiences.

In the company of leaders shaping the industry

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Why Apply Now

  • Weekly introductions to aligned industry peers
  • Live onboarding and orientation
  • Access to upcoming member sessions
  • Invites to exclusive industry events
 
Deadline to apply: April 30th
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How Arena Works

Share your goals

Share your goals, experience, and interests

 

Get weekly intros

Intentional introductions sent to your inbox every Monday

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Match → Meet

When you match, you meet – book time on their calendar instantly

 

Who Arena Is For

Arena is a vetted network of leaders across sports, media, and entertainment.

Industry

Sports, Media, and Entertainment

Level

Manager to C-suite Executives and Professional Athletes

Function

Partnerships, Marketing, Content, Talent, Growth, Operations and Beyond

From Inside the Network

"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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Arena work?

Each week, Arena curates introductions based on your goals, experience, interests, and the types of relationships you want to build. You decide which intros you’re open to meeting – nothing is automatic or forced.

Applying to Arena is free. Approved members can access the Arena community and participate in select events. Curated introductions are part of Arena’s membership experience and include a one month free trial. Learn more about Arena memberships here.

No. Arena isn’t a social feed, job board, or mass outreach tool. It’s designed for intentional, personalized, one-to-one introductions that lead to new conversations and professional relationships.

Arena is a vetted membership network for professionals shaping the business of sports, media, and entertainment. View Arena’s membership criteria here.

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