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Sports & Entertainment

Winning strategies for your entire team

In sports and entertainment, success isn’t just won on the field or on stage — it’s built behind the scenes, where high-stakes decisions shape long-term value. Franchises, venues, and productions operate at the center of mounting financial pressure, evolving ownership models, shifting regulations, and relentless operational demands. As private equity accelerates investment and venues transform into large-scale, mixed-use destinations, the complexity is intensifying — and the margin for error is shrinking.

In response, we serve as holistic advisors to sports and entertainment organizations, guiding strategic decisions across the enterprise — from stadium construction and cost segregation to compliance with league requirements and ownership planning. Our experience spans franchises across the MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, NWSL, and EPL, giving us insight into league governance, municipal involvement, international dynamics, and the financial pressures of rising valuations.

By working together across tax, assurance, real estate advisory, employee benefits, and strategic consulting, our teams provide an integrated game plan with winning strategies. We serve clients with a coordinated view of the entire organization, helping owners and leaders align complex, interconnected choices that build lasting value.

Our Practice

120+
sports and entertainment clients served
50+
team members serving sports and entertainment clients
6
major professional leagues served: MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, NWSL, EPL
When sports and entertainment enterprises work with us, they have access to integrated advisory and accounting services — all from one firm.

Built for the business behind every big moment

When sports and entertainment organizations work with us, they gain a team that understands the business realities behind franchise and venue performance. We take the time to understand ownership priorities, league considerations, industry trends, and the unique mix of stakeholders involved — then turn that insight into practical guidance. As new needs arise, we coordinate across audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management capabilities, as well as commercial real estate advisory through Plante Moran Realpoint. You won’t need to manage handoffs or reconcile competing advice — you’ll have continuity where it counts.

Scott Flansburg
Controller, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment
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Plante Moran helped us adopt a new revenue recognition standard across many of our venues and companies, including Ball Arena, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, and various other entities on the media side of our business that adopted the standard as well. Without our expertise and guidance, we would not have been able to make the transition smoothly and efficiently as we have been able to with Plante Moran’s assistance.

Meet Our Team