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Weekly, Curated Intros – Done for You
Arena is a networking platform that provides:
Arena’s Partnerships Cohort is part of the first group granted access to Arena when the platform opens.
Accepted members receive:
Applications close Jan 16. Arena is free to apply to and join if approved.
Built for how partnerships & opportunities actually form.
Traditional Networking
Cold outreach and unsolicited messages
Inconsistent follow-up and ghosting
One-off events with no continuity
Warm intros still work, but are inconsistent
An echo chamber limited to who you already know
Arena
Curated intros are vetted for relevance + mutual value
High intent relationship-building convos, not pitch calls
A new list of curated intros delivered to you every week
A consistent cadence made for long-term relationship building
An ecosystem across sports, media & entertainment
Networking shouldn’t feel random. Arena makes it intentional.
Meet professionals at brands, leagues, teams, publishers, studios, venues, and platforms across sports, media & entertainment.
Consistency Without Burnout
Weekly introductions keep your network growing without constant outreach or follow-ups.
A Vetted, Active Community
Every member is reviewed for industry experience and joins with a clear intention to build relevant, long-term relationships.
Professionals who currently meet all of the following criteria:
Arena launches through curated cohorts with evolving criteria. If this cohort isn’t the right fit, you can stay in the loop and get notified when future cohorts and programs open here.
Tell us what you’re working on and the types of people you want to meet.
Every Monday, you’ll receive 1-5 curated intros aligned based on your goals.
When both people say yes, it’s a match – and matches turn into 1:1 meetings.
Meet, collab, stay in touch – Arena creates the spark, you build the connection.
Access to Arena at launch (Jan 2026)
1-5 curated intros weekly*
Placement in the first Partnerships-focused cohort
VIP Partnerships Circle event for the first 100 accepted
Access to Arena’s Partnerships Roundtable event (virtual)
Invites to curated Arena Community events
Access to new features & private event applications
Arena officially launches Jan 2026 – your membership starts then, but your spot is secured today.
Applications close Jan 16.
Arena is free to apply to and join if approved.
Arena is a curated networking platform that delivers weekly introductions to relevant professionals across sports, media & entertainment.
Each week, Arena curates introductions based on your goals, experience, interests, and the types of relationships you want to build. You decide which intros you’re open to meeting – nothing is automatic or forced.
This cohort is for professionals who currently meet all of the following criteria:
Arena launches through curated cohorts with evolving criteria. If this cohort isn’t the right fit, you can stay in the loop and get notified when future cohorts and programs open here.
Arena is rolled out in cohorts, and each cohort has different criteria.
Once the Partnerships Cohort closes, Arena may shift focus to other functions/criteria, and it could be months before partnerships leaders are eligible to apply again.
Applying now ensures you’re considered for the Partnerships Cohort, not a future cohort with different requirements.
Arena isn’t a social feed, job board, or mass outreach tool. It’s designed for intentional, one-to-one introductions that lead to meetings, new conversations and professional relationships.
Your intros are based on your goals, experience, what you’re open to, and the types of people who would benefit from meeting you too. Every intro is vetted for relevance and mutual value – no random pairings, no cold outreach, no AI spam.
You receive a few curated intros every Monday, and you choose who you’d be open to meeting. If both sides select “open to meet,” it becomes a match – and you schedule a time meet.
Arena is designed to give you control over your time and conversations.
All members who apply and get accepted receive weekly curated introductions. This starts with 1 introduction per week, with optional plans available for members who want more weekly introductions.
Yes. Members who apply and get accepted receive access to Arena with 1 curated intro per week at no cost. Optional paid plans are available for professionals who want additional curated introductions, invites to exclusive events, and more.
Arena is designed to fit into a busy schedule. You review introductions weekly and only meet when there’s a mutual match.
Arena is designed to support professionals across sports, media & entertainment – and we’re rolling it out through focused cohorts so each group gets a thoughtful, high-quality experience.
This cohort is for professionals who currently meet all of the following criteria:
Different cohorts have different criteria and areas of focus, and new ones will continue to open over time. If the current moment isn’t the right fit, you’re still part of the Arena community. You can stay in the loop and get notified when future cohorts and programs open here.
You can also stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter and following Arena on LinkedIn. Each week, we share top industry events, job opportunities, insights, and behind-the-scenes updates across sports, media & entertainment – reaching a network of over 100,000 professionals across the industry.
If you’re a partnerships leader looking to build meaningful relationships, without wasting time, this is the place to start.
