SPORTEL Monaco is the world’s leading Sports Content Media Rights and Technology Convention for more than 30 years, focusing on the market side of the sports media rights and sportstech industry.
Dates
18–21 Oct 2026
City / country
Monaco, Monaco
Venue
Grimaldi Forum
Time
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Companies exhibiting at SPORTEL MONACO 2026 include Arizona Diamondbacks Events & Entertainment, ASIA FOOTBALL MARKETING PTE LTD, ATP, BUNDESLIGA MEDIA GMBH and dariQ.
Event overview
SPORTEL Monaco is the world’s leading Sports Content Media Rights and Technology Convention for more than 30 years, focusing on the market side of the sports media rights and sportstech industry.
TL;DR
Visitors can connect with decision-makers, learn about emerging trends, and explore business opportunities in the sports media and technology sectors.
Exhibitors gain unparalleled visibility and brand exposure, showcasing their offerings to a global audience of sports industry professionals.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
10 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco, Principality of Monaco
Attend
Event days & opening times
Regular Rate
All rates exclude 20% applicable VAT.
Last Call Rate
Register by 17 Oct 2026.
Onsite Rate
Register by 21 Oct 2026.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Badge pick-up is open to all registered participants.
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
This edition
2026
Next edition
Not announced yet
Testimonials
I think the best part of SPORTEL is that everybody who matters is here around. And it's a very easy way to meet people, to have also the informal conversation because you easily bump into everybody. And I think that's really unique for being here. That's why we love to come here.
Unique SPORTEL Monaco, everybody, one place, two days. Lots of ways to connect with people that even in your hometown you might not be able to see, but you know you get time with them. So I think the networking and the connection is unparalleled.
The show is very manageable. It's not too large yet all of the big brands and the big leagues are represented here. And it's really fascinating to see the business that's done at Sportel.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
SPORTEL Monaco has been the world's leading sports content media rights and technology convention for more than 30 years, held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and serves as the annual meeting point where rights holders, broadcasters, platforms, brands and innovators shape the future of sports media and sportstech.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Rights-market recalibration amid streaming consolidation
Major platforms are tightening content spend after years of aggressive sports-rights bidding, pushing rights holders to bundle, sub-license and explore hybrid free-to-air and streaming deals.
What it changes: Deal structures and valuations are central to the conversations and negotiations that define SPORTEL.
Growth of women's sport as premium content
Women's football, tennis and other leagues are attracting record rights fees, new broadcast partners and larger audiences.
What it changes: Creates new rights inventory and audience segments for buyers and platforms attending the market.
AI and data across production and fan engagement
AI-assisted production, automated highlights, personalisation and betting-data integrity are reshaping how sports content is created, distributed and monetised.
What it changes: Technology vendors and rights holders use these capabilities to differentiate on the exhibition floor and in rights packaging.
Direct-to-consumer and FAST channels
Leagues, clubs and federations increasingly launch their own platforms and FAST channels to reach niche and global audiences directly.
What it changes: Distribution strategy and monetisation models are key themes for platforms and rights holders at the convention.
Globalisation of marquee events
Major events moving to new markets in the Gulf, North America and Asia shift time zones, audiences and rights windows.
What it changes: Affects scheduling, territorial rights packaging and travel patterns for the international rights community.
Latest updates from across the market.
Alongside its flagship annual Monaco convention, SPORTEL relocates abroad twice a year, taking its format to strategically important destinations in Asia and the Americas, with an inaugural Canadian edition announced for March 2027.
SPORTEL Monaco
Monaco, Monaco
Held at the Grimaldi Forum and organised by Monaco Mediax.
websiteAsia and Americas editions
SPORTEL relocates abroad twice a year in Asia and the Americas to serve its international community.
Inaugural Canadian edition
An inaugural Canadian SPORTEL event was announced for March 2027.
Based on SPORTEL Events and Monaco Mediax event pages captured during extension research; dates and host cities for regional editions to be confirmed on the official site.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
30-45 minutes
to venue
by car
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Weather
October in Monaco brings mild autumn temperatures with the highest monthly rainfall of the year; plan for occasional rain showers across the 19-21 October 2026 event days
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
WiFi is widely available across Monaco and free WiFi plus local tourist SIM cards make staying connected easy; roaming or a prepaid tourist SIM are the common options for short stays
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: NCE
Book flights to NCE (Monaco) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.
Monaco applies the Schengen visa regime (administered with France). Citizens of the EU/EEA, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries may enter visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Travellers whose nationality requires a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa must apply in advance at a French or Schengen consulate and should carry a passport valid for at least three months beyond planned departure. Always confirm current requirements with your nearest French or Monaco consulate before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). Allow road time to Grimaldi Forum; confirm parking via the organiser.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Grimaldi Forum: Grimaldi Forum and Monte Carlo: Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort; Monte Carlo: Novotel Monte Carlo; Monaco.
Ride-hail: On-demand options in Monaco are limited and centred on licensed taxis (booked by phone or from ranks such as the Grimaldi Forum, Monte-Carlo and the port) rather than large ride-hailing fleets. Journeys are short because the principality is compact, but demand spikes during event week and late evenings — pre-book taxis for departures and consider the cross-border trip to Nice airport as a fixed-price transfer.
Public transit: The CAM (Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco) bus network runs frequent routes across the principality, including services to the Grimaldi Forum and Monte-Carlo; low-cost singles and day passes are available. The Monaco-Monte-Carlo SNCF railway station connects to Nice (~25 min), Cannes and Italy via the Marseille–Ventimiglia line. Public lifts, escalators and pedestrian walkways link the terraced districts, making most of Monaco walkable end to end.
Parking: Car parking in Monaco is almost entirely underground, and the Grimaldi Forum has its own adjacent public car park. Spaces are limited and fill quickly during major events, so pre-book a space or arrive early. Many visitors park at peripheral car parks (e.g. Fontvieille) and continue on foot or by bus/lift, since driving into the centre is dense and slow during peak periods.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October
Temperature: October averages in Monaco: mild autumn days, roughly 13 C night lows to 22 C daytime highs
Seasonality: October is Monaco's wettest month; rain falls on about 5.8 days and accumulates around 108 mm (4.25 in)
Packing: Pack light layers for mild October days and cooler evenings, a compact umbrella or rain jacket, and smart-casual business attire for the Grimaldi Forum convention days
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Mid-week days of the convention typically carry the fullest mix of conference sessions, exhibition activity and deal-making, with the opening day largely spent on registration and set-up and the final day winding down. Tuesday sits at the centre of the 18–21 October 2026 run, making it the strongest single day for meetings and market coverage — confirm against the final published programme once released.
Confirm visa or entry requirements for Monaco and France — Check whether a Schengen visa or French visa is required, and confirm passport validity for the October 2026 travel window.
Book flights to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) — Nice Cote d'Azur (NCE) is the nearest major airport, roughly 30-45 minutes from the Grimaldi Forum; compare fares early for 17-22 October 2026.
Reserve hotel near the Grimaldi Forum — Check in 18 October 2026 and check out 21 October 2026; use SPORTEL partner hotels or Monte Carlo options such as Le Meridien Beach Plaza and Novotel Monte Carlo.
Complete online registration and badge setup — Register via the official platform at https://www.mysportel.com/ and confirm your delegate pass and ticket rate.
Download the programme and exhibition floor plan — Review the conference summit agenda and trade show floor at the Grimaldi Forum to plan exhibitors of interest.
Request and pre-schedule B2B meetings — Use the SPORTEL networking tools to request meetings with rights holders, broadcasters and technology providers.
Shortlist conference sessions and speakers — Prioritise sessions on sports media rights, AI, digital business models and production innovation.
Arrange airport to hotel and hotel to venue transport — Plan transfers from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Monaco and daily transport to the Grimaldi Forum.
Plan attire and packing for mild, occasionally rainy October — Pack light layers, a compact umbrella and smart-casual business attire for convention days.
Prepare meeting documents and marketing materials — Bring business cards, digital decks and any partnership proposals for scheduled meetings.
Confirm travel insurance and roaming or SIM plan — Arrange coverage for the trip and set up roaming or a Monaco tourist SIM for connectivity.
Day 1 arrival and badge collection at the Grimaldi Forum — Exhibitor access opens Sunday 18 October from 13:00 to 20:00; main delegate access runs from Monday 19 October at 8:30.
Registration, delegate badge collection and a first walk of the market floor
Grimaldi Forum — entrance and exhibition areaOpening keynotes and market panels on rights, distribution and investment
Grimaldi Forum — main auditoriumExhibition visits and pre-scheduled B2B meetings
Grimaldi Forum — exhibition halls and business loungeAfternoon conference tracks followed by a networking reception
Grimaldi Forum — conference rooms and terrace/loungeNice, France
City / Coastal
~25 min by train (TER) from Monaco-Monte-Carlo, or ~30 min by car
Larger hotels, Promenade des Anglais, Old Town and a wide choice of restaurants — useful as an alternative base or an afternoon away.
Cannes, France
City / Coastal
~1 h 10 min by train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo, or ~1 h by car
Beaches, La Croisière and the Palais des Festivals area; a longer day trip along the Côte d'Azur for down-time dining and sightseeing.
Grimaldi Forum exhibition halls and business lounge
On-site B2B
Central meeting point for the convention; dedicated areas for scheduled one-to-one meetings and stand conversations.
Official SPORTEL networking receptions
Organised networking
Evening receptions and après-conference meetups are a core part of SPORTEL's format for senior executives.
Monte-Carlo and Port Hercule cafés and restaurants
Offsite
Short walk from the venue; popular for informal meetings, coffees and dinners during event week.
Budget
Booth rental for SPORTEL Monaco 2026 is offered in three formats according to event listing sources: space-only raw floor where you build your own stand, shell scheme pre-built modular stand from the organiser, and custom turnkey full design, build, installation and dismantling by an exhibit house. No official price per sqm was confirmed in the captures.
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What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Networking, deal-making or market intelligence are your priority and you can plan meetings in advance.
Best for
Rights holders, leagues, broadcasters, platforms, agencies and executives who need to negotiate deals, attend conference sessions and take pre-scheduled meetings.
Timeline
Book roughly 2–3 months ahead; Monaco hotels and flights sell out around event week.
Risks
High accommodation and travel costs in Monaco during event week
Limited return if you arrive without a cleared meeting schedule
exhibit
You have a defined product or service to showcase to senior industry decision-makers.
Best for
Technology vendors, production and service providers, and rights-market platforms that need to demo products to a concentrated executive audience.
Timeline
Commit roughly 6–9 months ahead to secure stand space, build and logistics.
Risks
High stand, build and Monaco accommodation costs
Requires a pre-booked meeting programme to justify the spend
skip
Your objectives can be met at regional events, online streams or through a partner attending on your behalf.
Best for
General visitors and organisations with no rights, content, broadcast or technology remit.
Timeline
n/a
Risks
No general-public open programme
Monaco travel costs outweigh the value for non-industry attendees
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