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Top 25 Professional sports management firms based in the United States

Name: Professional sports management firms based in the United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 1,309 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 1,309 professional sports management firms headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 15,493 professional contacts across them, including 5,207 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers professional sports management firms headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 20, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

1,309Companies

15,493Contacts tracked

5,207Verified emails

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The 25 largest professional sports management firms based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 1,309 professional sports management firms based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to professional sports management firms: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Wasserman	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,530 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Wasserman is a leading global, end-to-end marketing, management, representation and sales business serving talent, brands and properties.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
2	Octagon	Indirect evidence	Stamford, CT, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	1,305 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We are Octagon.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
3	ROC Nation	Indirect evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	598 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Roc Nation As the world’s preeminent entertainment company, Roc Nation is known for its unmatched ability to create and foster careers and brands, collaborating with and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
4	CSE	Strong evidence	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	372 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Founded in 1986 as an athlete management and marketing firm, CSE (formerly Career Sports & Entertainment) has evolved into one of the longest-running and most-diversified…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
5	Vinik Sports Group	Partial evidence	Tampa, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	303 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
6	Revolution	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	273 contacts →
	Partial evidence “rEvolution is an independent, global and fully integrated sports marketing agency comprised of industry experts in consulting and business strategy alongside marketing and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
7	ICM Partners	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	200 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ICM Partners has been acquired by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
8	Rush Soccer	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	153 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Rush Soccer is an international sports management organization that operates and owns various soccer clubs around the world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
9	CAA Icon	Strong evidence	Denver, CO, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	151 contacts →
	Strong evidence “A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the world’s-leading owners representative and strategic management consulting firm…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
10	Klutch Sports Group, LLC	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	150 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Klutch Sports Group” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
11	Playfly Aspire	Partial evidence	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	145 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Playfly Aspire is a global sports and entertainment firm partnering with clients to maximize revenue, people and organizational performance.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
12	Athletes First	Partial evidence	Laguna Hills, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	144 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Athletes First is the premier sports representation and marketing agency, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
13	Premier Athlete Agency	Strong evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	115 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Premier is a full-service sports agency representing elite professional athletes.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
14	ISL	Strong evidence	Miami, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	101 contacts →
	Strong evidence “ISL is a sports management and marketing agency focused on bringing international growth opportunities to the major sports properties in the world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
15	WME IMG	Indirect evidence	Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	5,001-10,000	100 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For updates on the network formerly known as WME \| IMG, please follow the new Endeavor page.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
16	HNS Sports Group	Strong evidence	Dublin, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	97 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Our mission at HNS Sports Group is to provide a select, highly valued client base with professional, efficient and effective representation through the defined categories of Event…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
17	Vaynersports	Partial evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	95 contacts →
	Partial evidence “VaynerSports is a full-service talent representation and sports marketing consulting agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
18	Sports 1 Marketing	Partial evidence	Irvine, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	95 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded by Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon, Michael Scott Carter and David Meltzer; Sports 1 Marketing is a global sports and entertainment marketing agency that leverages…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
19	TRI Star Sports & Entertainment	Strong evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	91 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a business management and multi- family office that serves professional athletes, entertainers and high net worth families.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
20	GSE Worldwide	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	79 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Formed in January 2019 following Gatemore Capital Management’s acquisition of TLA Worldwide’s US business, GSE Worldwide is an industry-leading, fully integrated sports and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
21	Zawyer Sports & Entertainment	Partial evidence	Jacksonville, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	76 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Zawyer Sports & Entertainment brings sports & your brand to life.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
22	Allied Sports	Partial evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	75 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Allied Sports launched in 2019 with a singular mission – to lead modern marketers in the undeniable shift from Sponsor to Storyteller™.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
23	First Round Management	Partial evidence	Miami, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	74 contacts →
	Partial evidence “First Round Management was founded in 2008 by current President and C.E.O.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
24	Priority Sports & Entertainment	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	73 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Priority Sports & Entertainment is a full service sports agency, representing NBA and NFL players for over 35 years.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
25	Eventive Sports	Strong evidence	Birmingham, AL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	70 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The Leader in Delivering Event Excellence - Eventive Sports is a Birmingham, Alabama-based sports marketing and event management company formed in 1996.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: professional sports management firms. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names professional sports management firms.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of professional sports management firms, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name professional sports management firms. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Professional sports management firms based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

33.6%Verified-email coverage

11.8Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

9.2%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

987

11-50

261

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,309 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among professional sports management firms, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “professional sports management firms”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names professional sports management firms), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among professional sports management firms, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 5,207 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Professional sports management firms by metro

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names professional sports management firms, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many professional sports management firms are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,309 professional sports management firms headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Wasserman, headquartered in Los Angeles, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most professional sports management firms?

New York leads with 121 headquartered companies, followed by Los Angeles (89) and Miami (65).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 5,207 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 1,309 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.