Sports

A UChicago education provides exceptional preparation for careers in the sports industry. Students secure opportunities each year with leading organizations such as the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, and more.

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Resources to Land an Offer

Develop the skills you need to gain an advantage in the job market by checking out UChicago’s sports career resources.

Build Experience to Stand Out

Get recruiting ready with UChicago's experiential opportunities in the sports industry.

Work Experiences

  • NBA Summer 2027 Internship Program.

    • The NBA’s Summer 2027 Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time experience for rising fourth-year students interested in careers in sports. Interns will gain experience across NBA departments and contribute to meaningful projects at the NBA’s New York and New Jersey offices.

    • Program Dates: June 7–August 13, 2027

    • Application Window: October 19–30, 2026 (Apply on NBA website)

    • Eligibility: Rising fourth-year students

  • Game Day Summer Internship ’27 with Game Day USA. Description: The summer is Game Day USA’s peak event season. This creates a tremendous opportunity for collegiate interns to learn the sports management business, and gain valuable work experience via our PAID summer internships. Game Day USA seeks interns to bring fresh ideas, innovation, along with an upbeat positive attitude and work ethic. Apply on Handshake

  • Summer 2027 Fox News Media Internship Program with Fox News. Description: FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills. Apply on Handshake

  • Academic Year Internships | Explore opportunities related to sports covering everything from athlete recruitment to sports investing!

Competitions

Team up with your peers to compete in our Sports Business Competition on April 16, 2027! Students will collaborate to propose a business strategy. Last year's students developed an international expansion strategy for a US-based team or sport.

Career Courses

Build expertise and learn critical skills with our non-credit Career Courses, including a Sports Business and Digital Marketing course.

Meet Top Employers

Many of the world’s leading sports organizations, agencies, and corporations partner with UChicago to recruit interns and full-time talent! Learn more about our employer partners and upcoming events!

Attend a career trek to connect with alumni and employers in the industry! Upcoming treks include:

  • NYC Sports Business Trek | December 14 - 16, 2026
    Applications open on August 28 and close on October 12
    Past visits included NBA, NFL, Creative Artists Agency, Fanatics, Redbird Sports.

  • NYC Student-Athlete Business and Finance Trek | December 14 - 16, 2026
    Applications open on August 28 and close on October 12
    Past visits included JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.