The SPORTZPOWER PRO LEAGUES FORUM 2025, a premier industry conference spotlighting the business dynamics of India’s rapidly expanding professional sports leagues, is scheduled to take place on 10 December 2025 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Club, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.
Centred around the theme ‘The Business of Leagues, Redefined’, the conference will deep-dive into the evolving ecosystem of professional sports in India, examining the economics, technology, sponsorship trends, governance models, athlete development frameworks, media rights, and innovations in fan engagement shaping the future of the sector.
Organised and curated by SportzPower, one of the country’s leading sports business media platforms, the forum will bring together an influential audience of league and franchise owners, promoters, media and digital innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and brand leaders who are driving India’s sports and entertainment economy.
A distinguished lineup of speakers will share expertise and insights, including Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi; Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder, CCL and MD, Vibri Media; Anil Singh, Founder & Managing Director, Procam International; Gaurav Natekar, Founder and CEO, World Pickleball League; Vinit Karnik, Managing Director – Content, Sports and Entertainment, GroupM South Asia; Yannick Colaco, Co-Founder, FanCode; Dhiraj Malhotra, CEO, Washington Freedom; Indranil Das Blah, Founder, AMP Sports & Entertainment; Gourav Rakshit, Commissioner, Tech Mahindra Global Chess League; Aditya Datta, Founder & CEO, Impetus Sports Capital; Arun Sadasivan, Chief Business Officer, Fan Play; and Aahna Mehrotra, Founder, AM Sports Law & Management.
The agenda includes key thematic sessions such as:
- The League Economy: Building Sustainable Pro Sports Leagues in India
- The Business of Attention: Media Rights & Sponsorship Economics in Indian Sports
- The Tech Gamechanger: Innovation Driving the Future of Pro Sports Leagues
- The Rise of Sportainment: Blending Sport, Entertainment & Fan Culture in India’s Pro Leagues
Gaurav Natekar will deliver the keynote address, while Vinit Karnik will feature in a Fireside Chat exploring “What Brands Seek to Use Game + Experience + Entertainment to Reach Target Audience”. Additionally, Subhamoy Das, National Director, WPP Media Entertainment & Sports Partnerships (ESP), will present data-driven insights into the economics of sports sponsorship in India.
As India’s ₹1.3 lakh crore sports economy transitions into a robust multi-sport ecosystem, the conference aims to decode the commercial models powering both established and emerging leagues. Discussions will highlight the growing role of data and technology—particularly AI integration, fan analytics, and digital-first content—in driving monetisation, as well as the importance of community-building and experiential engagement in creating long-term fan loyalty.
The SportzPower Pro Leagues Forum 2025 is powered by Sony Sports Network and Celebrity Cricket League, in association with the World Pickleball League, with WPP Media ESP as the Knowledge Partner, The Free Press Journal as the Outreach Partner, and Accred Master as the Lanyard Partner.
Industry professionals can register for the event at: https://pages.razorpay.com/proleaguesforum-2025
