Football Business Forum
Exploring the economic and financial future of football
The Football Business Forum, promoted by SDA Bocconi and La Gazzetta dello Sport, is set to become an essential event on the international stage, offering a comprehensive exploration of the major economic and financial issues surrounding the football industry and its future developments.
Conducted entirely in English, this high-level forum brings together prominent experts and key stakeholders to discuss critical themes such as investments in the football sector, the financial management of football clubs and brand management strategies. With the football industry undergoing rapid changes, this event offers a unique platform for professionals, decision-makers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, network, and uncover new opportunities for growth.
The Football Business Forum aspires to become a landmark event, where attendees can gain insights into the challenges and opportunities that will define the future of football, making it an unmissable appointment for anyone invested in the business of the sport.
Who should apply
The Football Business Forum is tailored for a diverse and influential audience that includes senior executives from football clubs, industry professionals, and key decision-makers from across the global football ecosystem.
The event is also highly relevant for investors, investment funds, and private equity firms looking to explore opportunities within the football sector, whether through club ownership, infrastructure development, or innovative technology ventures.
Attendees will include financial managers, brand strategists, media rights specialists, and professionals from the fields of sports marketing, technology, and digital platforms, all seeking to stay ahead of emerging trends and capitalize on the evolving dynamics of the football business.
The forum will serve as a strategic networking platform for those looking to deepen their understanding of the financial potential and challenges in the football business, offering direct insights into the industry's growth trajectory.
SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate
Your initial conversation with our Program Advisors helps shape your path, clarifying your goals and participation options. It is also the required first step toward earning the Executive Education Certificate.
The SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate is the formal recognition awarded upon completion of a learning plan designed around your managerial needs. With the Certificate, every program you attend becomes part of a broader design, built on your growth objectives.
Connect with our advisors
Learning is never linear. It takes shape over time, combining specific learning needs with practical tools matched to your own challenges.
Talk to our team of Program Advisors to identify the path that best fits your goals and find out how to build a broader development plan through the SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate.
Get in touch with Erica Pizzelli
Structure and contents
The program consists of 1 day and is built on 6 panels.
Explore key economic and financial trends shaping the global football industry.
Discuss strategies for effective financial management and sustainability of football clubs.
Share insights on brand management and how to build and maintain a strong global presence.
Highlight the role of technological innovations in enhancing club operations and fan experiences.
Create networking opportunities for industry leaders and investors to exchange ideas and collaborate on future growth strategies.
Calendar and information
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milan - Italy
Calendar
- 07 novembre 2025On campus08:00 - 17:00
Fees
€ 2.200 + IVA (if due)
The fee is exclusive of VAT and includes course materials.
Special Payment Terms
Bocconi Alumni
Bocconi Alumni are entitled to a 20% reduction on participation fees. To take advantage of the discount, please enter your Alumnus status when registering by indicating“ALUMNI 20” in the notes section. Remember that without this indication, the discount will not be applicable.
Women are good for business
The educational dimension is one of the tangible levers that we can provide to men, women, and our organizations to truly make a difference, to have an impact. Providing education means offering a concrete tool for change and social transformation. To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2026: a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.
Multiple enrollments
Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20 percent discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.
Early Bird
A 10% reduction on the program fees offered to applications sent in by 30 September 2025.
Custom training programs
In the case of training needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.
Partnerships and channel agreements
SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.
By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.
Program Direction
Being the Director of the Football Business Forum is an incredible honor. With participation from distinguished figures in football and professionals in sports business, alongside the esteemed collaboration of La Gazzetta dello Sport, we are committed to providing invaluable insights into the evolvi...
