In this month-by-month calendar, we take a look at the sports business events, conferences and awards that are taking place in 2025.
The global sports business calendar in 2025 is rich with opportunities for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Sports business events are critical to the growth and evolution of the sports tourism sector, acting as platforms for networking, innovation, and strategic collaboration.
These events, such as conferences, summits, and trade expos, bring together key stakeholders, including league executives, sponsors, broadcasters, and technology innovators. They provide a forum for addressing current challenges, exploring emerging trends, and shaping the future of sports.
This page will be updated as schedules are announced. Events and dates may be subject to change.
Main image: Leaders Week London at Twickenham Stadium (Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News)
January 2025 events
Surf Expo
When: 8-10 January 2025
Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, US
Website: surfexpo.com
Autosport International
What: Europe’s largest motorsport show
When: 9-12 January 2025
Where: Birmingham NEC, England
Website: autosportinternational.com
ISPO Beijing
What: a universe of sports lifestyle
When: 10-12 January 2025
Where: CNCC (China National Convention Center), Beijing, China
Website: ispo.com
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show – Manchester
When: 16-19 January 2025
Where: Manchester Central, Manchester, England
Website: destinationsshow.com/manchester
Golf Business Conference 2025
Organisers: National Golf Course Owners Association
When: 20-22 January 2025
Where: Orlando, Florida, US (located at the PGA Show)
Website: golfbusinessconference.com
PGA Show 2025
When: 21-24 January 2025
Where: Orlando, Florida, US
Website: pgashow.com
FITUR Sports @ FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair
When: 22-26 January 2025
Where: IFEMA Madrid, Spain
Website: ifema.es/fitur
The National Running Show
When: 25-26 January 2025
Where: NEC Birmingham, England
Website: nationalrunningshow.com
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show – London
When: 30 January-2 February 2025
Where: Olympia London, London, England
Website: destinationsshow.com/london
February 2025 events
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show – London
When: 30 January-2 February 2025
Where: Olympia London, London, England
Website: destinationsshow.com/london
SPOBIS Conference
What: Europe’s biggest sports business event
When: 5-6 February 2025
Where: Hamburg, Germany
Website: spobis.com
Conference: Sports Tourism and the Tourism Industry After FIFA World Cup
What: The 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East
When: 11-14 February 2025
Where: Doha, Qatar
Website: unwto.org
Soccerex MENA
When: 23-25 February 2025
Where: Cairo, Egypt
Website: soccerex.com
National Sports Forum 2025 Boston
When: 23-25 February 2025
Where: Boston, Massachusetts, US
Website: sports-forum.com
ATN Conference
Organisers: Adventure Travel Networking
When: 27 February 2025
Where: Farringdon, London, England
Website: adventuretravelnetworking.com
March 2025 events
ITB Berlin 2025
When: 4-6 March 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany
Website: itb.com
Coliseum Summit Europe
When: 18-19 March 2025
Where: Emirates Stadium, London
Website: coliseum-online.com
Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2025
When: 18-20 March 2025
Where: The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen, Scotland
Website: scottishgolftourismweek.co.uk
Sports Tourism Canada Sports Events Congress 2025
When: 18-20 March 2025
Where: BMO Centre, Calgary, Canada
Website: sporttourismcanada.com
International Sports Convention 2025
When: 19-20 March 2025
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
SportsPro New York
What: Engaging with the largest sports market in the world
When: 20-21 March 2025
Where: Manhattan, New York, USA
Website: newyork.sportspro.com
SportsPro AI USA
What: The AI revolution and the North American market
When: 20-21 March 2025
Where: Manhattan, New York, USA
Website: ai-usa.sportspro.com
The National Outdoor Expo 2025
When: 22-23 March 2025
Where: NEC Birmingham, England
Website: nationaloutdoorexpo.com
Sports & Events Europe
What: No.1 business event for Sports Travel and MICE professionals
When: 25-27 March 2025
Where: Martin Carpena Sports Arena, Malaga Spain
Website: sportsandevents.world
BlackBook Motorsport Forum 2025
Organisers: SportsPro Media
When: 27 March 2025
Where: London, England
Website: blackbookmotorsport.com
Everything in Sport Women’s Edition Oslo
When: 27 March 2025
Where: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway
Website: everythinginsport.com
April 2025 events
SPORTEL America Miami
When: 1-2 April 2025
Where: Miami, Florida, US
Website: sportelamerica.com
11th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC)
Organisers: International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
When: 2-4 April 2025
Where: Danang, Vietnam
Website: iagto.com/agtc
SportsETA Women’s Summit
Organisers: Sports Events & Tourism Association
When: 2-4 April 2025
Where: Tampa, Florida, US
Website: sportseta.org
Irish Golf Show 2025
What: golf, technology and travel show
When: 5-6 April 2025
Where: The Bonnington Dublin Conference Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Website: irishgolfshow.com
SportsETA Sports Facilities Summit
Organisers: Sports Events & Tourism Association
When: 13-14 April 2024
Where: Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Website: sportseta.org
SportsETA Symposium 2025
Organisers: Sports Events & Tourism Association
When: 14-17 April 2024
Where: Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Website: sportseta.org
PATA Annual Summit Türkiye 2025
Organisers: Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
When: 21-23 April 2025
Where: İstanbul, Türkiye
Website: pata.org
SBJ CAA World Congress of Sports 2025
When: 21-23 April 2025
Where: Nashville, Tennessee, US
Website: worldcongressofsports.com
AdventureELEVATE Latin America
Organisers: Adventure Travel Trade Association
When: 27-29 April 2025
Where: Bonito, Brazil
Website: adventuretravel.biz
TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2025
When: 28-30 April 2025
Where: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Website: ticketingbusinessforum.com
SportsPro Live 2025
What: Discover what defines success in the ever-evolving sports industry
When: 29-30 April 2025
Where: London, England
Website: live.sportspro.com
Arabian Travel Market 2025
When: 28 April-1 May 2025
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Website: wtm.com/atm
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, Saudi Arabia; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Manama, Bahrain
Website: coliseum-online.com
FEVO Sport Industry Awards 2025
When: Thursday 15 May 2025
Where: Evolution London, England
Website: sportindustry.biz
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
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
Football Innovation Forum
Organisers: World Football Summit
When: May 2025 (TBC)
Where: Munich, Germany
Website: fif.worldfootballsummit.com
June 2025 events
ISC USA Soccer Summit 2025
Organisers: International Sports Convention
When: 12 June 2025
Where: New York, US
Website: internationalsportsconvention.com
2025 EsportsTravel Summit
Organiser: SportsTravel
When: 16-18 June 2025
Where: Bloomington, Minnesota, US
Website: esportstravelsummit.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
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
Destinations International Annual Convention 2025
When: 9-11 July 2025
Where: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website: destinationsinternational.org
SEICon 2025 Las Vegas
When: 14-16 July 2025
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Website: sei-con.org
2025 Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities (CSEF) Conference
When: 15-16 July 2025
Where: The Loews Arlington, Texas, US
Website: csefconference.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
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
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
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
December 2025 events
ISPO Munich
When: 2-4 December 2025
Where: Trade Fair Center Messe München, Germany
Website: ispo.com