SPORT BEACH to Host Draft Day, an Invite-Only Pitch Event Headlined by Carmelo Anthony, Eli & Peyton Manning, Christian McCaffrey, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and More
Key Highlights
- ➤SPORT BEACH debuts October 28 invite-only Draft Day pitch forum in New York City
- ➤Seven athlete-led ventures will pitch for funding, sponsorship, distribution and strategic support
- ➤Draft Day will convene 150 industry leaders across investing, brand marketing, media and distribution
- ➤Stagwell launched SPORT BEACH in 2022 as a year-round sport, brand and culture ecosystem
Expert Statements
Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH
“Draft Day is designed to give athlete founders direct access to the people who can fund, sponsor, distribute and scale their ideas.”
Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH
“We are inviting 150 people across investing, brand marketing, media and distribution to hear these athletes present new ideas they haven't shared anywhere before.”
Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH
“By putting athletes in the room with the right decision-makers, and creating a clear structure for conversation, expert feedback and follow-through, we're creating an environment where an idea can turn into a real opportunity.”
Beth Sidhu, CEO of SPORT BEACH
“That reflects our belief that SPORT BEACH is where deals start.”
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2026 / SPORT BEACH , the global platform powering business at the intersection of sport, culture and creativity, will debut Draft Day on Wednesday, October 28, in New York City. Designed as a high-stakes pitch forum for sports, the invite-only event will bring together 150 industry leaders with the capital, connections and expertise to turn athlete-led ideas into scalable businesses.
Seven ventures, led by athletes and industry leaders at the top of their games, will take the stage, each with seven minutes to pitch their venture and make the case for the funding, sponsorship, distribution and strategic support needed to bring their businesses to market - and take those already there to the next level. An expert panel of experienced industry veterans will follow each pitch with questions and feedback.
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