The sports business landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 is poised to be a pivotal year filled with notable events, conferences, and awards that cater to the industry’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts. With a range of gatherings from summits to expos, the global sports business calendar is robust, providing platforms for networking, strategic collaboration, and innovation.
These events unite key stakeholders, including executives from major leagues, sponsors, broadcasters, and tech innovators. Together, they delve into pressing issues, explore emerging trends, and strategize on the sports industry’s future. Here, we outline significant happenings across the year to help you plan your schedule.
Main image: Leaders Week London at Twickenham Stadium (Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News)
May 2025 Events
Arabian Travel Market 2025
When: 28 April–1 May 2025
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Website: wtm.com/atm
Football Business Awards 2025
When: Friday, 9 May 2025
Where: The Brewery, London, England
Website: footballbusinessawards.com
Coliseum Summit MENA
When: 11-15 May 2025
Where: Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Manama, Bahrain
Website: coliseum-online.com
Golf Business Technology Conference
When: 13-16 May 2025
Where: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Website: golfbusinesstechnologyconference.com
FEVO Sport Industry Awards 2025
When: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Where: Evolution London, England
Website: sportindustry.biz
3rd Stadiums & Sports Innovation Summit KSA
Organisers: ACM – Advanced Conferences & Meetings
When: 19-20 May 2025
Where: Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: stadiumksa.com
3rd IAGTO European Convention
Organisers: International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
When: 19-21 May 2025
Where: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Website: iagto.com/iec
Sports Industry Awards 2025 – part of the Sport Industry Series
When: 20 May 2025
Where: Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Website: spiame.com
4se New York 2025
Organisers: Leaders and Sports Business Journal
What: Sports and entertainment event
When: 20-21 May 2025
Where: New York, US
Website: 4-se.com
Padel World Summit 2025
When: 27-29 May 2025
Where: Fira de Barcelona, Spain
Website: padelsummit.com
AdventureELEVATE North America
When: 28-30 May 2025
Where: Denver, Colorado, US
Website: adventuretravel.biz
Outside Festival and Summit
What: The outdoor industry’s premier networking conference
Organisers: Outside Interactive, Inc., The State of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Office, and Visit Denver
When: 29 May–1 June 2025
Where: Denver, Colorado, US
Website: festival.outsideonline.com
Football Innovation Forum
Organisers: World Football Summit
When: May 2025 (TBC)
Where: Munich, Germany
Website: fif.worldfootballsummit.com
June 2025 Events
Outside Festival and Summit
What: The outdoor industry’s premier networking conference
Organisers: Outside Interactive, Inc., The State of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Office, and Visit Denver
When: 29 May–1 June 2025
Where: Denver, Colorado, US
Website: festival.outsideonline.com
ISC USA Soccer Summit 2025
Organisers: International Sports Convention
When: 12 June 2025
Where: New York, US
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
2025 EsportsTravel Summit
Organisers: SportsTravel
When: 16-18 June 2025
Where: Bloomington, Minnesota, US
Website: esportstravelsummit.com
Hosts & Federations Summit 2025
Organisers: Major Events International
When: 16-19 June 2025
Where: Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland
Website: hostsandfederationssummit.com
16th North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC)
Organisers: International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
When: 17-19 June 2025
Where: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Website: iagto.com/nac
Coliseum Summit US
When: 25-26 June 2025
Where: Nashville, Tennessee, US
Website: coliseum-online.com
Horizon Summit 2025 presented by NetApp
Organisers: San Francisco 49ers
What: Sports industry conference examining business strategy and analytics (BSA) and business intelligence (BI)
When: 25-26 June 2025
Where: Levi’s® Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA
Website: horizonsummit.com
International Tourism Trade Show Tokyo 2025
What: 3rd Int’l Wellness Tourism Expo and 2nd Tourism Marketing Expo
When: 25-27 June 2025
Where: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Website: itt-show.jp
ISPO Shanghai
When: 28-30 June 2025
Where: SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Center), Shanghai, China
Website: ispo.com
July 2025 Events
MAD//Sports
Organisers: MAD//Fest and Sports Industry Group
When: 3 July 2025
Where: The Old Truman Brewery Estate, London, England
Website: sportindustry.biz and madfestlondon.com
SEICon II Las Vegas
When: 8-10 July 2025
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Website: sei-con.org
Destinations International Annual Convention 2025
When: 9-11 July 2025
Where: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website: destinationsinternational.org
2025 Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities (CSEF) Conference
When: 15-16 July 2025
Where: The Loews Arlington, Texas, US
Website: csefconference.com
SportsPro Investment Summit
When: July 2025 (TBC)
Where: London, England
Website: sportspro.com
August 2025 Events
PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2025
Organisers: Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
When: 26-28 August 2025
Where: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Thailand
Website: pata.org
September 2025 Events
North Africa Smart Infrastructure Summit 2025
What: One event with four interconnected streams (Stadiums & Sports Infrastructure; Hospitality; Airports & Transportation; Real Estate Development)
When: 10-11 September 2025
Where: Rabat, Morocco
Website: morocco.smartinfrastructuresummit.com
SportsETA 4S & Rights Holder Summit
Theme: The 4S’s of sports events and tourism – strategies, services, sales, and sponsorships
When: 23-25 September 2025
Where: Annapolis, Maryland, US
Website: sportseta.org
ISC Brands and Sponsorship Summit
Organisers: International Sports Convention
When: 25 September 2025
Where: Unilever House, London, England
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
Leaders Week London 2025
When: 29 September–2 October 2025
Where: London, England
Website: leadersinsport.com
Leaders Sports Awards 2025
When: 30 September 2025
Where: V&A South Kensington, London, England
Website: leadersinsport.com
ISC Women’s Sport Business Summit 2025
Organisers: International Sports Convention
When: 30 September 2025
Where: London, England
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
October 2025 Events
Leaders Week London 2025
When: 29 September–2 October 2025
Where: London, England
Website: leadersinsport.com
World Football Summit 2025
When: October 2025
Where: Madrid, Spain
Website: worldfootballsummit.com
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2025 Global Summit
When: October 2025 (TBC)
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: wttc.org
2025 Global Wellness Summit
When: October 2025 (TBC)
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Website: globalwellnesssummit.com
Synergy – The Retreat Show
What: Wellness travel and retreat industry trade show
When: 7-10 October 2025
Where: Is Molas Resort, Pula, Sardinia, Italy
Website: theretreatshow.com
TEAMS 25 Conference + Expo
Organiser: SportsTravel
When: 13-16 October 2025
Where: Columbus, Ohio, US
Website: teamsconference.com
Adventure Travel World Summit Chile
When: 13-16 October 2025
Where: Puerto Natales, Chile
Website: adventuretravel.biz
LISTEX – London International Snowsports Trade Exchange
When: 16-17 October 2025
Where: ExCeL London, England
Website: mountaintradenetwork.com
The London Snow Show 2025
When: 18-19 October 2025
Where: Olympia, London, England
Website: londonsnowshow.com
SPORTEL Monaco
When: 20-22 October 2025
Where: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Website: sportelmonaco.com
IGTM 2025
What: International Golf Travel Market
When: 20-23 October 2025
Where: Cannes, France
Website: igtmarket.com
Caribbean Tourism Exchange / Bolsa Turística del Caribe
When: 23-25 October 2025
Where: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Website: btc.com.do
World Travel Week & Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025
When: 27 October–2 November 2025
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Website: globaltourismforum.org
Spo Ho Xperience™ 2025
When: 29-30 October 2025
Where: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Website: spohoxperience.ca
November 2025 Events
World Travel Week & Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025
When: 27 October–2 November 2025
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Website: globaltourismforum.org
World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025
When: 4-6 November 2025
Where: ExCel, London, England
Website: wtm.com
Snowbound Expo
When: 14-16 November 2025
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, US
Website: snowboundexpo.com
IBTM World 2025
What: Global MICE industry expo
When: 18-20 November 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Website: ibtmworld.com
SportsPro OTT Awards 2025
What: Celebrating the pioneers of sports broadcasting
When: November 2025 (dates TBC)
Where: Madrid, Spain
Website: awards.sportspro-ott.com
SportsPro Madrid 2025
What: The must-attend event shaping the future of sports media
When: November 2025 (dates TBC)
Where: Madrid, Spain
Website: madrid.sportspro.com
December 2025 Events
Host City 2025
When: 1-3 December 2025
Where: Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Website: hostcity.com
ISPO Munich
When: 2-4 December 2025
Where: Trade Fair Center Messe München, Germany
Website: ispo.com
US Sports Congress
When: 7-10 December 2025
Where: Lexington, Kentucky, US
Website: ussportscongress.com
March and April 2026 Events
World Stadiums and Arenas Summit 2026
When: 31 March–1 April 2026
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: stadiumsandarenassummit.com
