Attend TEAMS Europe as an event organiser and unlock the opportunity to connect with high-quality destinations, hotels and service providers, who want to do business with organisations like yours.
Why should you attend?
TEAMS Europe brings together the organisations shaping the future of sports tourism — international federations, professional and semi-professional leagues, mass-participation and youth sports organisers, and the fast-growing esports space — for three days of business, education and networking.
Every hosted buyer is matched with suppliers, venues and destinations through pre-scheduled, one-to-one appointments, alongside education from industry leaders and networking that runs from the opening celebration to the TEAMS Europe Cup golf day.
Unmatched benefits for event organisers
- Up to 25 personalised 1-to-1 meetings with destinations, hotels, venues and service providers ready to host your events
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Insightful educational sessions from industry leaders featuring data-driven trends and best practices in event sourcing
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Networking opportunities, including an opening celebration, drinks reception and happy hours
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Opportunities to explore top-tier sports facilities
Programme overview - here's an idea of what you can expect next year:
- Day 1 (Tuesday): TEAMS Europe Cup Golf Tournament, Reverse Marketplace and Opening Celebration
- Day 2 (Wednesday): 1-to-1 Appointments, Education Sessions and Drinks Reception
- Day 3 (Thursday): 1-to-1 Appointments, Education Sessions and Networking Breaks
Why Manchester, Why TEAMS
This is not a mass-market trade show - it’s a focused, high-value exchange where sports business gets done, backed by the reputation and reach of Northstar Meetings Group, the global leader in events and media produced exclusively for the meetings, sports, and travel industries.
Ranked the world's 8th best sporting city (BCW) and host to the Commonwealth Games, Champions League finals and the Rugby World Cup, Manchester offers the perfect backdrop for three days of high-level networking, learning and deal-making.
Flexible attendance options
- 3-day option (Tuesday–Thursday): Available for UK and overseas attendees. Minimum of 25 pre-scheduled appointments, 2 nights' accommodation (Tuesday & Wednesday) at The Medlock, and travel provided.
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1-day option (Wednesday only OR Thursday only): Available for UK and overseas attendees. Minimum of 12 pre-scheduled appointments, travel provided, no accommodation provided. Not available for Tuesday 23 March 2027.
A complete hosted experience
Here's what Hosted Buyers who attend the full 3-day programme in 2027 can expect as part of their package:
- 2 nights' accommodation with bed and breakfast at The Medlock, a 4-star hotel on the Etihad Campus
- Ticket to the TEAMS Europe Opening Celebration
- All official transfers to and from The Medlock and official networking events during the conference days
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments
- Opportunity to participate in the TEAMS Europe Cup Golf Tournament — course details to follow
- Complimentary return travel (air/rail) to The Medlock, including transfers: arranged from Manchester Airport for those flying in, and a short tram ride (tickets provided) for those arriving into Manchester's train stations
Do you have any questions or need help understanding whether you qualify?
Reach out to Fiona Chung, Account and Buyer Manager, Sports Division, Northstar Travel Group at fchung@ntmllc.com.
Space is limited and demand is high. If you're looking for a host for your next sporting event, TEAMS Europe ‘27 is your best opportunity to meet the right people, in the right place, at the right time, so register now.
PREVIOUS ATTENDEES INCLUDE:
- AIR RACE X
- Andromeda Sports
- ATHX Games
- BLAST
- Britain Padel Tour
- Clipper Ventures
- Corporate Games Worldwide
- Crankworx
- Døds Diving League
- E1 Series
- EFS Sports Ltd
- ELO Studio
- ESL FACEIT Group
- Esports Awards
- European Athletics
- Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme / FIM
- Field Gun Sport
- Formula E Operations Ltd
- GFNY Cycling
- International Esports Federation
- International Ice Hockey Federation
- International Jump Rope Federation
- International Road Racing
- International Slow Pitch Softball
- Ladies European Tour
- One Hundred Group Ltd
- Paddle UK
- Parkour UK
- Perfect Game Baseball
- Pitch Direct Limited
- Rangers Football Club
- SailGP
- Skateboard GB
- Super League Basketball
- The Sports Marketing Group
- TRITON World Series
- UniQ Sports
- UTS / Ultimate Tennis Showdown
- Volleyball World
- World Athletics
- World Breaking Classic
- World Freestyle Football
- World Rowing
- World Rugby
- World Skate
- World Snooker Tour
- World Street Workout & Calisthenics
- XPRS Racing
- XTERRA
- The Rangers Football Club
PREVIOUS EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:
- ASM Global
- Atlantic City Sports Commission
- ATPI
- Avanti West Coast
- Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- BWH Hotels
- Copper Box Arena
- Dalata UK
- Destination Toronto
- Edwardian Hotels London
- Greater Miami CVB
- Hilton
- IHG Hotels
- Indiana Sports Corp
- Innovation Norway/ Visit Norway
- Lackawanna County CVB
- Lyon Convention Bureau
- MGM Resorts International
- Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena & Nottingham Venues
- Pasco County, Florida's Sports Coast
- Pennsylvania Sports
- Radisson Hotels UK
- Region Stavanger CVB
- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
- Sonder
- Spanish Tourist Office
- Sportcamp Group
- Sports Salt Lake, A Division of Visit Salt Lake
- The Jockey Club Venues
- The Stratford
- Travel Counsellors
- Travel Places
- University of Limerick
- Valley Forge Sports
- Visit Cyprus
- Visit Myrtle Beach
- Warwick Conferences - University of Warwick
Sports tourism is on the rise
Here's what our previous attendees have to say
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"It was an incredibly well-run event, and it’s genuinely changed my perspective on what’s possible at conferences. The wider organising team truly raised the bar — from the structure of the programme to the quality of attendees and conversations. The team was also a brilliant liaison throughout: responsive, attentive, and warm — it was a real pleasure working with TEAMS Europe."
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"I had a great time and I've come across some interesting opportunities that I wouldn't have anticipated or discovered without the matchmaking - so thank you very much to TEAMS Europe! I'm keen to join again next year."
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the TEAMS Europe conference, I made many beneficial connections and found the conference to be well organised and am looking forward to next year."
