Become a Game Changer
SPORTS ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION
Hosted at UCFB MCR
Become a Game Changer
SPORTS ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION
Hosted at UCFB MCR
Become a Game Changer
SPORTS ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION
Hosted at UCFB MCR
Become a Game Changer
SPORTS ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION
Hosted at UCFB MCR
Become a Game Changer
Have a Game-Changing Idea in Sports?
Let’s make it happen
Enter the UCFB Sports Entrepreneur Competition and compete for a prize value of up to £50,000 to bring your vision to life – culminating with a live pitch to sports industry leaders at Old Trafford Football Stadium.
This regional competition is open to aspiring sports entrepreneurs aged 18-30 across the UK. As part of our 10th-anniversary celebrations at UCFB Manchester, we’re inviting the brightest minds to pitch the next big thing in the world of sport.
Why You Should Enter
Competition Details
Celebrating 10 Years of UCFB Manchester – and the Future of Sport Starts With You
UCFB is marking a decade of pioneering sports education at its iconic Manchester campus – and there’s no better way to celebrate than by backing the next generation of sports business leaders.
The UCFB Sports Entrepreneur Competition is your chance to turn your passion for sport into a thriving business. Whether it’s a new app, event concept, merchandise brand, digital platform, community initiative, or performance innovation – if your idea can make an impact in the world of sport, we want to hear it.
Who Can Enter?
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs aged 18-30
- Based in the UK
- Passion for Sports and an Innovative Business Idea
This Is Your
Theatre of Dreams
This isn’t just a competition. It’s your first step into a career in the global sports industry. UCFB is home to a community of ambitious, driven students and alumni working across clubs, brands, and media.
Held at the iconic Old Trafford Football Stadium – pitch your idea at the Theatre of Dreams and kick start your career in the most exciting industry in the world.
Old Trafford Football Stadium
Competition Timeline
Aug
Get ahead of the game
Register Interest
Register your interest ahead of time and get exclusive updates and access!
Sep
Make Your Mark
Apply
Applications are now open!
Oct
Deadline Day
Selection of Finalists
Once we’ve reviewed, you will be notified on whether your application is successful – for those successful candidates, you will be notified of next steps ahead of the final live pitch at Old Trafford Football Stadium.
TBC
Become a Game Changer
Live Pitches
Pitch your idea at the Theatre of Dreams in front of a high-profile panel of sports industry experts, sporting icons, and celebrities.
Get to Know
Event Location
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Old Trafford Football Stadium