September 10, 2026

About the Event

Set against the backdrop of the US Open Tennis Championships, Bloomberg Power Players returns to New York to convene the leaders shaping this global industry. From athletes and team owners to commissioners and investors, this event will gather the most influential voices for market-moving conversations on the multi-trillion dollar sports economy.

Agenda at a Glance

Day 1
  • Registration & Networking
    9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Morning Onstage Program
    10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Lunch
    1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Afternoon Onstage Program
    2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Networking Reception
    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

2025 Event Recap

Past Conversations

Steph Curry Excited About Under Armour Brand Evolution

NBA star Steph Curry is looking to go all out with founder Kevin Plank back at Under Armour. "I’m part of the design, the evolution of the line and I’m excited that this is something that can continue even after done playing basketball,” Curry said at Bloomberg Power Players New York.

Maria Sharapova on Leadership & Life Beyond Tennis

Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova joins David Rubenstein for a candid conversation about leadership, reinvention and lessons from her career on and off the court at Bloomberg Power Players in New York.

Don Garber & US Soccer's Cindy Parlow Cone on FIFA World Cup 26 & the MLS

MLS Commissioner Don Garber and U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone join Bloomberg’s Vanessa Perdomo to discuss how the 2026 World Cup could transform soccer in North America, elevate Major League Soccer, and shape the future of the global game at Bloomberg Power Players in New York.

Cal Ripkin Jr. on Influence & Success in Sports

Cal Ripken, Jr., Baseball Hall of Famer and Founder & Partner of Ripken Baseball joins David Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group and Owner of The Baltimore Orioles for a conversation on the personal and professional choices that have led to their sweeping success at Power Players in New York.

NHL’s Gary Bettman on Reinventing the Fan Experience

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis join Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu to explore how streaming, sports betting and innovation are transforming fan engagement at Bloomberg Power Players in New York.

WNBA Leaders on Pay, Expansion & the Game’s Future

WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles and WNBA’s Terri Jackson join Bloomberg’s Randall Williams to discuss the upcoming CBA, player empowerment and the growth opportunities shaping women’s basketball at Bloomberg Power Players in New York.

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