The episode looks at the hottest news in the sports industry, including the successful launch of the NHL Kraken and their new Climate Change Arena; attendance challenges facing the NHL; F1’s success in Austin and how that may lead to another race in Vegas; and the pandemic delayed glut of sports programming coming soon to theaters and streaming.

All of that, plus RISE CEO Diahann Billings-Burford on building diversity in the sports industry, and SBJ’s Abe Madkour on the challenges facing the NWSL.

SBJ Spotlight: November 10, 2021

SBJ On Stage is where the most impactful conversations in sports and business leadership get a second spotlight. Recorded live at Sports Business Journal’s industry events and presented with fresh context, each episode offers exclusive access to the insights, strategies and personal stories of the executives, entrepreneurs and visionaries shaping the future of sports. SBJ On Stage delivers candid conversations with real impact — giving listeners a front-row seat to leadership in motion. Look for new episodes every Tuesday.