sports business

Rutgers Athletics and SHI International have extended the naming rights partnership for SHI Stadium in Piscataway through June 2029.
Jul 24, 2026

Rutgers names Mangione CEO of Scarlet Knight Enterprises

Rutgers names former World Cup Host Committee executive Fred Mangione CEO of Scarlet Knight Enterprises to lead athletics business and revenue growth.

“The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech, & Media Summit"
Jun 15, 2026

Global Game Summit targets World Cup business impact

The Global Game Summit returns to Newark ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final, spotlighting soccer, tech, media and investment.

“The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech, & Media Summit"
Apr 27, 2026

Global Game Summit returns during World Cup in NJ (updated)

Leaders across soccer, media, technology and investment will return to Prudential Center in Newark July 15, offering insights to AI, media rights, fan monetization and more.

Rutgers Athletics and SHI International have extended the naming rights partnership for SHI Stadium in Piscataway through June 2029.
Apr 20, 2026

Rutgers launches Scarlet Knight Enterprises board

The group is tasked with expanding athletics revenue, partnerships and NIL strategy amid a shifting college sports landscape.

Baseball field
Apr 9, 2026

Trenton Thunder sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings

The deal will keep MLB Draft League play and leadership intact while maintaining its presence in Mercer County, building on recent investments in the Trenton Thunder Ballpark and the club’s strong community legacy.

The New York Jets' end zone at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, shown in December 2014.
Mar 18, 2026

Jets adopt SmartFrame image tech in NFL first

The inaugural NFL partnership, between the New York Jets and SmartFrame, will enable photo monetization, ownership control and new digital ad revenue streams.

In the Lead: Legacy Businesses
Mar 18, 2026

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland set for Newark

UFC 328 brings Chimaev vs. Strickland to Newark’s Prudential Center May 9, featuring a major fight card and boosting the city’s economy.

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford
Mar 5, 2026

Amex partners with MetLife Stadium, Giants, Jets

The long-term collaboration with the venue as well as with the Giants and Jets will make the global finance company the official payments partner at the Meadowlands arena.

NJPAC Business Partners Roundtable
Jan 19, 2026

New Jersey ramps up for 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium

Officials and Garden State businesses accelerate their planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to have an economic impact of more than $3.3 billion and will bring "well over" 1 million visitors to the region.

New York Giants
Oct 27, 2025

Koch acquires 10% stake in New York Giants

The family joins the century-old franchise as minority owner, along with the Mara and Tisch families, in a deal that valued the NFL football team at $10.3 billion.

On Sept. 3, 2025, the New York Jets announced a multiyear deal with private aviation company FlyHouse.
Sep 4, 2025

Jets sign multiyear private aviation deal with FlyHouse

A new five-year corporate partnership will introduce the exclusive arrangement, which adds branding, fan perks and premium travel access.

The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech, & Media Summit
Jul 18, 2025

HBSE CEO Brown: NJ is ‘open for business’ in sports, events

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment's lead executive Tad Brown talks with NJBIZ about the state's rise as a hub for major events, doing business here and what's ahead.