Schedule
March 22, 2025
9:45 am - 10:00 am:
Opening Remarks
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm:
Owner Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation with Paxton Baker (Minority Owner, Washington Nationals)
Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:45 am:
Owner Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation with Will Packer (Minority Owner, Atlanta Hawks)
10:00 am - 11:00 am:
Investing in Professional Sports Teams
This session provides insight into the various financial models used to purchase ownership stakes in professional sports teams. This session will provide an overview of private equity ownership rules across professional sports leagues as well as current trends and expanding revenue opportunities.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
Approved v. Denied: Understanding the Ownership Approval Process
This session will provide an overview of the factors leagues use to determine whether prospective owners are approved or denied.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm:
Networking Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm:
Fireside Chat with Magic Johnson Enterprises
A conversation with the President of Magic Johnson Enterprises. Magic Johnson Enterprises owns stakes in several professional sports teams, including the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, and more. This conversation will discuss the ways in which Magic Johnson Enterprises evaluates sports investment opportunities.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Investing in Women’s Sports Teams and Leagues
According to S&P Global, the elevation of women’s sports is yielding investment opportunities with relatively low entry-level valuations and high growth potential. This session will discuss the inner workings of investing in established and up and coming women’s sports teams and leagues.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm:
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm:
Networking Reception
Sponsored by S Collective