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The Most Attractive Employers in Sport 2026

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Rankings across 11 categories
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1,051 respondents · 58 nationalities · 50 countries
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Insights by gender & career stage
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Year-on-year trends vs. 2025
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Interviews with HR leaders from top sports organisations
1,051
respondents · 58 nationalities
50 countries of residence
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What's inside

Rankings Across 11 Categories

The 2026 report reveals the most desirable employers in sport as voted by professionals worldwide, with detailed breakdowns per category.

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Football Clubs
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Sports Leagues
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Sports Teams
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Governing Bodies
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Sponsors
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Sporting Goods & Apparel
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Media & Broadcast
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Event Organisers
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Sports Marketing Agencies
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Sports Tech
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Overall Ranking
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Women's Top 5
See which employers rank highest among female sports industry professionals — per category.
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Full Demographics
Respondent breakdown by experience, education, age, gender, country of residence and origin.
About the research

The Industry's Most Comprehensive Employer Brand Study

The Most Attractive Employers in Sport survey is the leading study of employer brand perception in the global sports industry. Produced by iWorkinSport in partnership with the University of Bath, it surveys sports professionals at every level — from students to senior executives — across the globe.

The 2026 report is based on 1,051 responses from professionals representing 58 nationalities living in 50 countries, and covers 10 categories plus an open-ended Overall ranking.

1,051
Respondents
58
Nationalities
50
Countries
75%
Work in sport