The NSF Case Cup Competition is a master case-style competition that is held each year at the National Sports Forum. It is a unique opportunity for students to compete in a multidisciplinary case study utilizing the skills obtained in their programs’ curricula.

The National Sports Forum created the annual NSF Case Cup competition to meet the needs of individuals just beginning their professional sports careers. Students compete in a 24-hour multidisciplinary case study designed to push students to excel in a real-world, fast-paced environment similar to working conditions in the sports industry.

After completing the experiential learning opportunity, students transition into attendees at the National Sports Forum, the largest annual cross-gathering of the top team sports marketing, sales, promotions, and event entertainment executives from a broad range of teams and leagues in North America. Case Cup students are the ONLY students allowed to attend the National Sports Forum.

2024 Case Cup Participants

BENEFITS OF THE CASE CUP COMPETITION:

For Students:

  • Have the opportunity of a lifetime to network with top sports business professionals at the Forum and potentially kick-start their careers.
  • Opportunity to work on a real-world sports industry case and utilize the skills from your graduate program
  • Learn current and up-and-coming trends in the sports industry from senior management professionals at the National Sports Forum following the Case Cup Competition 

For Professors:

  • Opportunity to connect with/line up great guest speakers for your upcoming classes
  • Gain visibility for your program
  • Attend panels at the National Sports Forum to learn about sports trends from top industry professionals 

Congrats to the 2024 Case Cup Winning Team

University of Oregon

Team Members: Quinn Van Horne, Lauren Volzer, Brodi Sabiston, Coby Barber

Executive Director: Craig Leon

If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Case Cup, please fill out this application or reach out to Emma Sandell at emma@sports-forum.com for more information!

Case Cup Interest Form Here 

CHECK OUT THE WRITTEN CASES BELOW TO GET AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT FOR OUR CASE COMPETITIONS.

The Storyboard of the NSF Case Cup Competition

The 2024 NSF Case Cup competition will be held in conjunction with the National Sports Forum in Pittsburgh, PA. The competition will take place on February 26, 2023. After completing the competition, Case Cup students are exclusively invited to attend the National Sports Forum, February 26- 28, 2023. The timeline of the 2024 Case Cup is listed below.

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 24, 2024
NSF Case Cup Welcome Reception & Kick-off Party!
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Case distribution & 24-hour case preparation. Prepare for a long night of strategy and discussion!
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Early morning start – all University participants are split into three separate flights for the Semi-Finals! All schools compete to become a finalist.
MONDAY- FEBRUARY 26, 2024 FINALS! Each flight of judges selects one finalist to progress. A coin flip determines who will go first!
TUESDAY- FEBRUARY 27, 2024
All students are officially attendees at the NSF! The winner of the competition will be announced in front of the entire NSF audience!
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 28, 2024 During the NSF – Students have full access to 32 breakout sessions, 4 super panels and endless networking with 1,000+ sports executives.

Interested in seeing what the Case Cup presentations look like? Check out the videos below to watch finalist presentations from past competitions.

For more information, contact:

Emma Sandell
emma@sports-forum.com
858-922-8346