About this Event
Join Black Sports Professionals (BSP) Cleveland Chapter for an engaging fireside chat focused on navigating careers in the sports industry.
Taking place prior to the Cavs vs. Boston Celtics preseason game on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena , this event will bring together Black and minority sports and sports-adjacent professionals, college students, aspiring industry professionals, and community leaders for an evening of connection, career insight, networking, and opportunity.
Our featured panel of accomplished sports professionals will share their personal career journeys, lessons learned, and perspectives on what it takes to break into the sports industry, advance within it, or successfully pivot into a sports-related career.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the career journeys of industry leaders, gain practical career advice, expand their professional networks, and connect with others who are committed to creating greater opportunities and representation across the sports landscape.
This event reflects BSP Cleveland Chapter’s mission to build a dynamic community of Black sports and sports-adjacent professionals rooted in connection, opportunity, and collective growth, while leveraging our collective influence to advance social justice and civic engagement and create lasting impact in Northeast Ohio.
Whether you are a college student exploring a career in sports, an emerging professional looking to take the next step, an experienced professional considering a career pivot, or a community leader invested in the future of sports and representation, this conversation is for you.
What to Expect
- An insightful fireside chat with accomplished sports professionals
- Candid conversations about career journeys, challenges, and opportunities
- Practical advice for breaking into, advancing in, or pivoting into sports
- Networking with Black and minority sports and sports-adjacent professionals
- Opportunities to build meaningful connections within the local sports community
- A space to share knowledge, expand access, and support collective growth
- Experience the Cavs vs. Boston Celtics preseason game following the fireside chat, with a game ticket included with registration
Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired — and leave with new relationships, insights, and possibilities for your career in sports.
You must be an active BSP Cleveland Chapter member to redeem a member ticket.
Tickets will be transferred via Ticketmaster to the email address associated with your RSVP. Tickets will be sent no later than 24-48 hours prior to the event.
For any questions please contact [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration/Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Panel Event Begins
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:50 PM
Q & A with Panel
Host: Kevin Clayton
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Event Wrap-Up
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Cavs vs Celtics
Event venue & nearby stays
Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, United States
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