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MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Who's in the room.

Every application is reviewed by our team. All members must be currently living and working in the U.S. or Canada.

Member experience is our #1 priority.
MEMBER TYPES

Four paths into Arena.

We accept members across these categories. Each has its own requirements.

Industry Leaders

Manager-level or above, currently working in-house for an established sports, media, or entertainment organization. Founders with prior industry experience and an established company with brand recognition in the space are also welcome.

Leagues & teams Networks & studios Publishers Venues & live events Record labels Agencies (50+ employees)
Brand Leaders

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

Sponsorship Activations Brand marketing
Athletes

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

Brand building Investing Content creation
Consultants, freelancers, startups & agencies

We accept a limited number with established industry careers and/or active work with leading enterprises. We also limit acceptance for people who own or work for smaller talent agencies (under 50 employees).

To keep the community a solicitor-free space, consultants, freelancers, and agency professionals agree not to sell services to members — instead, build relationships and let collaboration happen naturally.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Beyond the title.

Proven track record of professional accomplishments and work history
Up-to-date LinkedIn profile
Genuine interest in networking and building intentional relationships with other members
Open to collaborating and meeting with members they match with
Leaders across all disciplines
Partnerships Marketing Revenue Content Community Events Growth Performance Data Talent Representation Human Resources Legal Finance Technology Strategy Innovation
Geographic requirement
All members must be currently living and working in the United States or Canada. We plan to expand internationally as we grow.
THE NETWORK

By the numbers.

300+
Organizations represented
70%
Influence revenue & partnerships
20%
VPs to C-Suite executives
90%
Based in major markets
New York · Los Angeles · Chicago · D.C. · Boston · Miami · Atlanta · Philadelphia · San Francisco · Las Vegas · Phoenix · Dallas · Portland · Toronto

Ready to apply?

Applications for our Summer Cohort are open now and close on August 14.

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