Why the NSF?

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL SPORTS FORUM?

The National Sports Forum is one of the largest annual sports business conferences in North America, gathering league, team, and property executives from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NWSL, NASCAR, UEFA, the Minor Leagues, NCAA, Auto & Horse Racing, and many more. We will be hosting our 28th annual National Sports Forum conference in Pittsburgh, PA February 26-28, 2024. The National Sports Forum brings together sports business professionals to discuss the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping our industry as we push the boundaries in sports and entertainment. Become part of The Forum Family today to build your network and help grow the sports industry! To find out more about registration information for the 2024 National Sports Forum, Click Here!

OUR OBJECTIVE

The National Sports Forum is overseen by a diverse Steering Committee of team, league, and industry leaders – peers that share a universal interest in meeting and learning from one another. Like you, they realize that good ideas can’t occur “in a vacuum” – executives need to be able to get together with one another to discuss new ideas, new strategies, and new ways in which to keep their sponsors, ticket buyers, suite holders, broadcast partners, and others involved.

With increasing competition, rising costs, and tighter margins – teams and events are challenged to not only survive … but thrive! As anyone who’s attended our previous 27 Conference & Trade Shows can attest, the National Sports Forum is THE  MUST ATTEND conference in sports business industry! We proudly support the best interests and traditions of the NSF “FAMILY” and its alumni. Lifelong relationships are the foundation of our industry, and we strive to put together a platform to support collaboration, communication, and friendship amongst our peers.

We meet each year for three days of networking, idea sharing and listening to the industry’s top spokespeople, through numerous breakout sessions, panel discussions, networking events and keynote speeches.

Timeline

2023

27th Annual National Sports Forum

February 26-28
Los Angeles, CA

2020

25th Anniversary of the National Sports Forum
February 9-11
Atlanta, GA

2019

Largest NSF Attendance (971 Attendees)
February 10-12
Las Vegas, NV

2014

First Project Possible Award Recipient
February 9-11
Dallas, TX

2013

Inaugural Business of Diversity in Sports and Entertainment (BDSE) Cohort 
January 27-29, 2013
Orlando, FL

2007

First Annual Case Cup Competition and the start of the SAMMY Awards
January 29-31
Los Angeles, CA

2004

ADchievement Award was born
January 26-28
Chicago, IL

2003

First Budweiser Gala
January 20-22
Pittsburgh, PA

1996

First NSF Conference
January 21-23
Colorado Springs, CO