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Traditional Networking Sucks

Most professionals spend hundreds of hours on traditional networking – sending cold DMs or chasing coffee chats that go nowhere.

It’s noisy, random, and rarely leads to real connection.

Get In The Arena

With Arena, you get curated 1:1 intros based on your goals, experience, and interests – so every conversation starts with shared context and mutual intent.

Member Benefits

Hundreds of vetted professionals across sports, media, and entertainment have already used Arena to land collaborations, clients, and new opportunities.

Get Introduced

Curated intros and no cold emails

Actually Meet

1:1 meetings and stronger relationships

Set relationship tags and follow up frequency to automate connections

Stay Connected

Smart follow-ups and lasting opportunities

How It Works

Step 1

Set your career goals and preferences.

Step 2

Receive curated intros each week.

Step 3

Message, meet, and track your growing network – all in one place.

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About Arena

Arena is built by industry insiders and trusted by a community of thousands of professionals from leading sports, media & entertainment organizations.

Hear From Our Members

Sara Ellzey
Sara Ellzey
Senior Program Manager
I joined Arena to network more intentionally. Now every connection seems intentional. I have made intros within my network, even for people I was introduced to by other Arena matches. I now have partnerships ramping up with Arena matches, attended an industry event where I made great connections, and am scoping out some leads. In just a month it completely changed how I network, and my overall outlook.
Danielle Berkowitz
Danielle Berkowitz
Senior Account Manager
Our industry is small, but it's also quite massive and that's why I joined Arena. I wanted to connect with talented folks beyond my norm, learn and see what else is out there. I met three connects in particular who opened up their whole network to me - one even got me an informational with Moët Hennessy which is a marketer's dream. I also gained a mentor whom I feel confident and comfortable being myself and has helped me tremendously as I gear shifts in my career. Arena has been a breakthrough for how I network!
Atif Karim
Atif Karim
Director of International Partnership Strategy, Unlocked Sport
Like so many others, the biggest gap in my networking strategy was access and genuine connections. Arena changed that completely! One of my early matches working in sports media actually introduced me to the Head of Partnerships at FanCapital from her network, and that single connection has already developed into meaningful dialogue around a real partnership opportunity. What sets Arena apart is that these aren’t transactional introductions, they’re authentic relationships built on genuine belief in each other’s work.
Lakia Bailey
Lakia Bailey
Creative Director, UK Athletics
Arena has been a game changer. It connects you with like minded professionals in your community and helps you build authentic, meaningful relationships that go beyond traditional networking. Arena is redefining what it means to make powerful connections. It’s hands down one of the best platforms out there. I’m genuinely excited to be part of what Arena is building!
Nimrah Riaz
Nimrah Riaz
Founder, Siraat Strategies
As I build Siraat, my biggest challenge was finding others in sports and entertainment who think with purpose and long-term vision. Arena helped me cross paths with people who not only share that mindset but are already turning conversations into opportunities.
Jon Hawkins
Jon Hawkins
Member Board of Directors, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation
Arena has been an incredible system to be introduced to and have conversations with executives and entrepreneurs in the sports and entertainment industry. I've learned so much from my interactions with these highly talented individuals that I never would have had without Arena. This platform is opening the way for these conversations to happen like nothing before it ever has.
Andi Perelman
Andi Perelman
Founder & CEO, Atalanta Marketing
Just over a year ago, I started my own business after years working with a highly collaborative team. One of the hardest parts of that transition was not having that built-in sounding board for new ideas and challenges. Being part of Arena has helped so much - I’ve learned from other founders, connected with people strong in areas where I’m still growing, and shared what I've learned along the way. It’s such a genuine, collaborative space where asking for advice never feels awkward or like an imposition.
Mark Greer
Mark Greer
General Manager of NIL
Arena has become an invaluable resource, giving me the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest and most accomplished professionals across unique corners of this industry. What sets Arena apart is the consistency and authenticity of those connections. Knowing that each week brings a real opportunity to engage with people who can - and in many cases, have - opened doors to new opportunities is incredibly powerful. It’s a welcome change from hoping for an InMail response among hundreds on other professional networking sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn’t this just like other networking apps?

Arena isn’t another networking feed – it curates personalized intros based on your goals that actually lead to meetings. Plus Arena is exclusively for sports, media & entertainment professionals.

Each week, you’ll receive curated intros to professionals in sports, media, and entertainment. You can choose who to meet based on fit – and you’ll only match when both sides are open to meet. Once matched, you’ll be able to schedule a meeting with your match.

Leaders, executives, creators, and operators across the sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem – professionals whose goals, expertise, or interests align with yours.

Once there’s a match where you both select “Open to Meet,” you can message directly and schedule a 1:1 meeting right inside Arena.

We’re currently in beta with early members. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when we open up to the next cohort.

Build meaningful relationships in sports, media & entertainment

Unlock curated intros, connect with people who actually want to meet – and turn matches into real opportunities.

Join the Waitlist