Sports Business Journal’s first television series will debut on Monumental’s best-in-class local media platform on Monday, Jan. 27
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Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2025) – Award-winning local media platform Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) and renowned sports industry media and events company Sports Business Journal (SBJ) announced today that the highly-anticipated show Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry will premiere on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 PM ET on MNMT.
The dynamic new program is SBJ’s first television series and will cover the rapidly evolving business of sports and provide an in-depth look into the trends, leaders, and innovations shaping the world of sports today. Inside the Industry, which will air new episodes the last Monday of each month, is produced by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) in partnership with SBJ.
“Our network takes great pride in offering a diverse range of compelling programming that connects with both our core fanbase and other audiences,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at MSE. “Collaborating with Sports Business Journal on ‘Inside the Industry’ is an exciting next step in that journey. This show gives our audience exclusive access to the trends, innovations, and leaders shaping the future of sports business, and we’re proud to be the home of SBJ’s first-ever television program. We can’t wait to bring this dynamic, insightful content to sports fans and industry professionals alike.”
Hosted by MNMT reporter and analyst Tarik El-Bashir, each episode features exclusive interviews, insider access to an international lineup of more than 15 annual SBJ conferences, and commentary from a panel of sports industry experts, including SBJ’s award-winning reporters and executives who will explore the most cutting-edge developments and trends across the sports industry. The show’s home studio will be inside MNMT’s multimillion-dollar production facility, located adjacent to Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.
“The sports business is more sophisticated and intriguing than ever before,” said Abe Madkour, Publisher and Executive Editor at SBJ. “Through our access to industry leaders and our deep knowledge of the issues and trends, we can deliver real insight into what’s happening behind the scenes. We look forward to producing a truly different program with Monumental Sports Network for viewers, and we’re going to have a lot of fun along the way.”
In the premiere episode, El-Bashir will be joined by Madkour, Jordan Silberman, President, Venues at MSE, and Joe Lemire, Senior Writer at SBJ to discuss cutting-edge sports venues and in-venue fan experiences shaping the future of the industry. The episode will dive deep into the building boom across the professional sports landscape and feature insight into some of the world’s most state-of-the-art venues, including the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome, the Dallas Cowboys’ “The Star” campus, and MSE’s $800+ million transformation of Capital One Arena.
Future show topics will range from the latest innovation in sports media and technology, to the next generation of women leaders, to industry disruptors who are taking their teams in bold new directions.
In addition to being the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, MNMT proudly boasts a comprehensive schedule of original programming. MNMT’s programming includes Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza, delving into the intersection of sports and our nation’s most influential political figures, and Hometown with Rachel Nichols, featuring the award-winning journalist and sportscaster getting to know sports and entertainment stars native to her hometown of Washington, D.C. The network also airs Capitals and Wizards-themed magazine shows Caps Red Line and Beyond the Buzzer, Washington Commanders video podcast Beltway Football, and Caps Rink Report, reporting on the latest storylines during the Capitals season.
Inside the Industry and Monumental Sports Network’s other award-winning original programming and live games are available to local viewers both on linear TV and via streaming platforms within the network’s coverage area, stretching from Richmond to Delaware. Viewers can watch MNMT through their TV provider, on monumentalplus.com, or by downloading the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV and using an eligible TV provider log-in. Archived episodes of Inside the Industry will be available after they air at monumentalplus.com.
Fans without a TV provider who are interested in watching MNMT’s programming and receiving other outstanding benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer membership priced at $199.99 per year at monumentalplus.com (savings of $39.89 per year compared to 12 months of a monthly subscription). Monthly memberships with access to all live games on MNMT, original programming, and app-exclusive features are also available at $19.99 per month.
Episodes of Inside the Industry will be available on Sports Business Journal’s platforms 30 days after airing on MNMT.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.
About Sports Business Journal
Sports Business Journal (SBJ), a subsidiary of Leaders Group, an Advance company, sits at the epicenter of the sports industry. Headquartered in Charlotte, SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships. SBJ’s award-winning media content is delivered through multiple media platforms, hallmark events and market-leading data. To learn more visit: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com.
