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CANADA'S HOME FOR THE BUSINESS OF SPORT
Where the Business of Sport
Comes to Connect.
PrimeTime Sports & Entertainment brings together the people who run professional sport in Canada and beyond, through our annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference & Trade Show, industry education, and year‑round connections.
the 19th annual
PRIMETIME SPORTS MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Presented by MLSE
Dates
November 12-14, 2026
location
the westin harbour castle hotel
Toronto, on
ABOUT PRIMETIME
PrimeTime Sports & Entertainment is Canada’s leading sports business platform. Founded to connect executives, decision‑makers, and emerging leaders, we create spaces where the business of sport is discussed, debated, and advanced.
CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Our flagship three‑day gathering in Toronto features panels, case studies, networking events, and a busy Trade Show floor.
EDUCATION & CAREERS
Workshops and programming designed to help the next generation break into and advance within the sports industry.
PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY
Long‑term relationships with leagues, teams, agencies, law firms, brands, and educational institutions across the sports landscape.
FLAGSHIP EVENT
canada's largest sports management conference
the PRIMETIME SPORTS MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
PRESENTED BY MLSE
YEAR 19
PTSE 2026
Each year, PrimeTime brings the sports industry together for three days of conversations, insights, and connections that shape the future of the game.
From commissioner-level panels to emerging industry voices, the conference is where ideas are shared, partnerships begin, and the business of sport moves forward.
DIRECT ACCESS TO C-SUITE INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES
CUTTING EDGE INSIGHTS ON GLOBAL SPORTS TRENDS
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
STRATEGIC WORKSHOPS WITH INDUSTRY INSIDERS
ADVISORY
STRATEGIC INSIGHT FOR THE BUSINESS OF SPORT
Beyond the conference stage, PrimeTime works with organizations across the sports ecosystem. PrimeTime is helping leagues, teams, brands, and media companies navigate partnerships, industry opportunities, and high-impact initiatives.
BRAND & INDUSTRY STRATEGY
We provide customized guidance to strengthen your position in the market, identify new opportunities, and drive long-term growth across the sports landscape.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
We help connect organizations, unlock partnership value, and build collaborations that create meaningful impact and measurable results.
VISIBILITY & MEDIA READINESS
From messaging to media training, we help you amplify your story, elevate your profile, and show up with confidence in the right rooms.
INDUSTRY EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
We host curated events and executive experiences that spark conversations, build relationships, and keep you connected to what's shaping the sports industry.
INDUSTRY LEADERS
PAST SPEAKERS
Hear from the executives, commissioners, and innovators shaping the global sports landscape.
gary bettman
Commissioner,
National Hockey League (NHL)
kim davis
Executive VP Social Impact,
Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs,
National Hockey League (NHL)
JESSICA GELMAN
Chief Executive Officer,
Kraft Analytics Group
/New England Patriots
Keith pelley
President & Chief Executive Officer,
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
TESTIMONIALS
"I thought this year’s panels were excellent, thanks in large part to the strength of the panelists, who were well-informed and well spoken.”
Gord Miller
Sportscaster, TSN
"The Sports Management Conference was a great experience in that it brought together some of the brightest minds in the professional sports world. I look forward to attending next year!"
