Las Vegas & Los Angeles: LALIGA MBA in Sports Management trip

Students from the MBA in Sports Management at LALIGA BUSINESS SCHOOL have recently completed an educational trip across Las Vegas and Los Angeles, gaining first-hand insights into the business operations and strategic management of top US sports organizations.

If you are looking to advance your executive career in the sports industry and explore each master's degree, discover the full offer on the official website of LALIGA Business School.

Las Vegas: Stadium management and global sports properties

The international journey featured a focus in Las Vegas on venue operations, fan experience, and sports entertainment management:

• Las Vegas Raiders (NFL): On-site study of game-day operations, venue management, and fan engagement strategies during an official NFL fixture.

• Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC): Deep dive into the operational growth and business structure of one of the world's most successful combat sports organizations.

• Athletics Relocation Project: Executive briefing on the strategic development and infrastructure planning of their new Las Vegas home.

Los Angeles: Olympics, broadcasting, and professional club management

In Los Angeles, students met with executive leadership across Olympic properties, major broadcasters, and professional clubs:

• TEAM USA LA28: Strategic session on commercial partnerships and operational milestones leading up to the LA28 Olympic Games.

• ESPN: Overview of the evolving sports media landscape, rights-holder relationships, and broadcasting innovation.

• LA Galaxy & LAFC (MLS): Departmental briefings on franchise growth, community engagement, and commercial operations.

• Angel City Football Club (NWSL): Analysis of strategic partnerships, commercial innovation, and the growth of women's professional football in the United States.

• Gensler & Excel Sports Management: Specialized masterclasses covering sustainable venue design, arena infrastructure, and talent management strategies.