Law, Economics & Geopolitics
of Professional Sports

How to be successful, globally and locally.
At the highest level. Faster.

Master the rules of the sports industry.
Use them. Or change them.

This Executive Program offers the most direct and effective path to success in sports law, governance, and business. In just 12 weeks, participants acquire in-depth expertise in law, economics and geopolitics applied to professional sport, beyond superficial "sports law" or "football law" content.

Designed and taught by truly world-class experts, this alternative to a one-year master's equips graduates, lawyers, legal advisors, managers, sports agents, and high-level athletes with the real-world skills, certification, and international network needed to excel in the sports industry.

Our alumni work in great organisations around the globe

What will you learn?

How to use the law as a strategic tool in sport

Contracts, transfers, disciplinary matters, regulatory issues, arbitration, good governance, CBAs, resolving disputes, winning cases...

How sports economics & finance really work

Salary caps, revenue sharing, financial fair play, commercial revenues, IP rights, investment strategies, club valuation, sustainability...

How geopolitics shapes the world of sport

Soft power, sportswashing, nation-branding, sports diplomacy, institutional relations, politics of sports mega-events...

How to advise key clients and stakeholders

Federations, associations, leagues, clubs, players, players' unions, agents, investors, sport brands…

How to stay ahead of industry changes

New regulations, emerging trends, innovative business models, what's next, solutions for the future...

Read the program

Truly world-class experts

Simon Chadwick, Jean-Louis Dupont, Alexandra G. Bruinewoud, Kieran Maguire, Delphine Verheyden, Daniel Rascher, Alexander Jobst, Michele Roberts, Thomas Peeters, Siniša Petrović, Javier Tebas, Martyn Ziegler...

The perfect balance between

the most internationally renowned academic professors & active experts in Law, Economics and Geopolitics in professional sports.

Representing all industry stakeholders

which ensures you learn all sides of law, economics and geopolitics in sport, and not just those inspired by the necessarily biased interests of sports governing bodies.

In collaboration with trusted partners

Baker McKenzie, Droitdusport.com and Football Legal to provide valuable certification and recognition on top of cutting-edge expertise and pedagogy.

Who
will teach you?

Know your lecturers

How will you learn?

50 Hours of Masterclasses

  • 46 Hours of Lectures

Pre-recorded and updated video lectures, delivered by elite academics and top practitioners.

  • 4 Hours of Live Sessions

Direct mentoring from Program Directors, deep dive into concepts and personalised answers to your questions.

100% Online & Flexible

  • Lifetime Access

Get access forever to the program and network. Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

  • Free Access to Upgrades

Retain access to all future content, updates, and Live Sessions at no additional cost.

International Networking

  • HELEGS Community

Build a high-level international network within the sports industry. The network you build here stays with you for your whole career.

  • Ongoing Support

No questions go unanswered. You’ll have the constant support of the Program Manager and Directors.

Invaluable Free Bonuses

  • PDF Program notes & complementary readings for each module of the program
  • Real professional contracts and templates (players, agents, clubs, sponsors...)
  • Comprehensive list of resources to boost your career and ensure monitoring: sports law firms, recruitment agencies and headhunters, sports law associations...

Who is it for?

Graduates

in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Sports Management, and Political Sciences looking to secure jobs in prestigious law firms or sports organisations.

Practising Lawyers

seeking to transition into - or deepen expertise in - sports law and governance, while gaining a solid knowledge of its economic and geopolitical environment.

Legal Counsel

working in sports organisations (clubs, leagues, associations, federations, unions…) and seeking the framework to operate at the executive level.

Executives & Managers

C-level executives, operations managers, project managers, consultants... looking to strengthen their leadership position in the sports industry.

Sports Agents

FIFA, FA, KNVB, NFLPA... licensed agents wishing to better serve their athletes, earn the trust of clubs, and build the kind of reputation that defines a leading sports agent.

High-Level Athletes

Active and retired high-level athletes looking to acquire the specialised skills needed to successfully retrain within the sports industry.

Get to know our Alumni

Tsvetan Tanev

Having successfully completed the program, I wanted to share a short message of appreciation. It was an intense, eye-opening and rewarding experience: demanding in the best sense, and consistently thought-provoking. The quality of the lecturers and the depth of the discussions gave me a genuinely new perspective on the law, economics and geopolitics of sport. Thank you for the
opportunity, I'll be following the next editions closely, and I'd recommend it to any football agent willing to earn the trust of players.

Over the past few months, alongside my professional commitments, I chose to dedicate focused time to completing the Executive Program in Law, Economics & Geopolitics of Professional Sports delivered by HELEGS.

As you all may know, sports law has long been part of my practice, but this program allowed me to sharpen my understanding of key areas such as Swiss law, EU law, governance and regulatory change. It also significantly broadened my perspective on the economic and financial dimensions of sport: football finance, club valuation, cost control, insurance, commercial revenues, investment trends and the North American sports model.

The geopolitical dimension particularly resonated with me. It helped me connect sport with influence, strategy and international positioning, especially when reflecting on Morocco’s growing role as a major sporting actor. Beyond the academic content, the program also allowed me to connect with participants who share the same passion for sport, law and business, and to further build a network of professionals driven by the same curiosity and ambition.

What made this experience truly valuable was the quality of the lecturers and the insights shared by club executives, league leaders, footballers, athletes and recognized international experts.

Rarely have I seen a program address so many complex dimensions of professional sport with such clarity, simplicity and relevance. I highly recommend it both for the quality of its teaching and its comprehensive approach to professional sport. Lifetime access to the program and future updates makes it, beyond the certificate itself, a valuable long-term professional resource.

Grateful to HELEGS all the lecturers for this enriching journey ! Now it's time to
put these learnings into practice.

Career transition from on-field to off-field professional continues. Insightful couple of months completing Helegs Executive Program in Law, Economics and Geopolitics of Professional Sports. The program provides valuable insights with a comprehensive approach to sports. Inspiring to learn from recognized international experts. Thank you

I have played professionally and internationally. Coached from youth level through university. Served as an executive. Consulted. Written two graduate theses on football. But until recently, I had never taken a formal course on the sport.

Over the past few months, alongside my professional commitments, I completed HELEGS’ Executive Program in Law, Economics & Geopolitics of Professional Sports.

What drew me to the program was the opportunity to engage with the most current thinking in the areas increasingly shaping modern football: law, economics, and geopolitics. What made the experience exceptional was the quality of the faculty.

Club executives, league leaders, footballers, athletes, academics, and recognized international experts delivered insights with remarkable clarity and relevance. This included Jean-Louis Dupont, whose work on the Bosman case, and more recently the Diarra case, has reshaped the global football landscape; Professor Simon Chadwick, whose work examines the intersection of sport, business, and geopolitics in the twenty-first century; Kieran Maguire, a leading voice in football finance; Javier Tebas Medrano, President of LALIGA; Martyn Ziegler, Chief Sports Reporter for The Times; and many other distinguished professionals from across the sporting world.

Rarely have I encountered a program that addresses so many complex dimensions of sport with such economy and depth, connecting academic research, institutional experience, and the realities of the modern game.

A valuable learning experience and a reminder that football, no matter how long you have been part of it, always has another layer to discover.

For anyone working in football, or looking to better understand the forces shaping the future of the game, I would recommend the program. It offers a rare combination of academic depth, practical insight, and access to leaders across the global football ecosystem.

I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed the HELEGS Executive Program in Law, Economics and Geopolitics of Professional Sports. This program provided valuable insights into the legal, economic and geopolitical dimensions of the global sports industry, while offering the opportunity to learn from distinguished experts and connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the HELEGS team, the program directors, lecturers and fellow participants for an inspiring and enriching experience. I look forward to applying the knowledge I have gained and to continuing to explore the evolving landscape of international sports law and governance.

As legal counsel at a football club, I came to HELEGS expecting to sharpen my legal knowledge. I left with something more useful. The program taught me to read the economics and the geopolitics behind the regulations. I no longer walk into board meetings as the person who flags risk, I walk in able to speak the language of sports governance with authority, and to contribute to decisions before they are made. That change in how I'm heard inside the club is what I didn't expect, and what I'd point to first.

The modern sports industry isn't just about what happens on the field; it is a complex web of global regulation, corporate governance, and geopolitical influence. I recently completed the HELEGS Online Executive Program, which involved analyzing 24 modules of real-world case studies designed by industry leaders. From commercial sports frameworks to high-stakes dispute resolution, this masterclass has significantly sharpened my strategic outlook. I extend my gratitude to the faculty for creating such a comprehensive curriculum. I am ready to apply these advanced strategies to my next project!

Why this program stands out

The Right Content

Real and practical Law, Economics and Geopolitics applied to professional sports. Not superficial sports law or football law.

Taught by the Industry’s Top Minds

The perfect balance of the most renowned academic professors and authoritative active experts.

Valuable Certification & Recognition

Powered by Baker McKenzie, Droitdusport.com, Football Legal, and signed by the Program Directors.

No Filtered Content

No bias or hidden content coming exclusively from sports governing bodies or their representatives. You learn all points of view.

Short Duration. Maximum Impact

The alternative to a one-year master’s degree. Fast-track your career in 50 hours of online masterclasses.

Expand your International Network

Connect with fellow participants and gain privilege access to influential industry figures.

Global & Local Perspective

Thrive in a global industry while navigating national and regional regulations.

Fully Online & Flexible

Lifetime access to the content and all future updates, from any location, taught in English with support in French and Spanish.

Career Acceleration & Higher Salaries

Designed to increase employability, promotion opportunities, and earning potential.

How to apply?

Application deadline:
25 October 2026
Program starts:
29 October 2026
Duration:
12 weeks
Application: Online
No cost or commitment to apply

Early Bird Tuition Fee

01 April – 31 August 2026

4.350€

  • VAT and all taxes included
  • Unconditional money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited Lifetime Access
  • Free Access to Upgrades 
  • No hidden terms or fine print

Normal Tuition Fee

01 September – 25 October 2026

4.950€

  • VAT and all taxes included
  • Unconditional money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited Lifetime Access
  • Free Access to Upgrades
  • No hidden terms or fine print

This Executive Program is NOT about packaging up information. It's about career transformation and game-changing results.

The WHY of this Executive Program is: Master the rules of the sports industry. Use them. Or change them.

It equips you with a sense of anticipation—the ability to discern what is likely to come next—enabling you to stay ahead of the curve and lead rather than follow.

The curriculum has been carefully identified and developed to cover the knowledge and skills participants need to achieve their professional goals in the sports industry.

The lecturers are not just university professors or academics but also and mainly, each one in his field, among the most respected, renowned and successful professionals in the sports industry. They practise what they teach, at the highest level, every day.

The lecturers represent all stakeholders in the sports industry which ensures you learn all sides of law, economics and geopolitics in sport, and not only the one inspired by the interests of sports governing bodies. You learn all points of view.

Hence, our aim is to provide you with the tools that will enable you to learn more objectively, to think more accurately and to act more effectively. Our final ambition is to enable you to flourish in a complex but exciting sector.

If this is what you are looking for, this Executive Program is right for you.

We think so and have designed it to be so. There are many “masters in sports law”, which usually include one economics subject or another. Some of these masters are excellent. But those that are worthwhile generally last one academic year and represent a considerable investment of time and money.

“Law, Economics and Geopolitics of Professional Sports: How to be successful, globally and locally” is a very high-quality, time and cost-effective alternative to the traditional approach: in 46 hours of curated online Lectures and 4 hours of Live Sessions, world-class lecturers and key players in the sector will highlight and summarize for you the essentials of their knowledge and expertise.

In addition, at the end of each module, they will provide you with a detailed list of the best readings and sources, which will enable you - if you wish - to delve deeper into a particular aspect of the subject.

In short, in 50 hours of curated, dense and practical Masterclasses, you will acquire a comprehensive and effective knowledge of law, economics and geopolitics applied to professional sport. At the highest level. Faster.

This Executive Program has been designed so that each participant has strong chances to reach their desired end outcome:

  • Get a job within the sports industry
  • Obtain a senior/executive level position
  • Get a salary increase
  • Manage people and projects
  • Change job function/occupation
  • Change job industry
  • Be self-employed/entrepreneur
  • Expand network

As long-time professionals in this sector, we have already gone through these challenges and know from firsthand what is necessary to succeed in them.

  1. Career Trajectory

One way this Executive Program provides a return on investment is the expansion and acceleration of your career. The program provides the hard and soft skills to be an effective contributor and leader in sports business. You’ll learn how to solve complex problems and make decisions. These skills are highly valued in leaders and can not only help you land roles with increasing responsibility but lead your team through difficult challenges.

  1. Earning Potential

Along with career acceleration comes increased earning potential. There’s an investment on your part, but the return on investment from a purely financial standpoint can be compelling. Especially in an industry that’s used to managing important amounts of money. The program sets you up to earn more than you would without it.

  1. Connections

Finally, this Executive Program provides immense value in the form of connections. It is a transformative experience. Any time you go through a transformative experience with others, it creates bonds that will last a long time. The connections you’ll make in this Executive Program, both with participants and lecturers, can lead to professional opportunities to advance your career.

So yes, if you aim to accelerate your career and become a well-connected professional in the sports industry, this Executive Program will definitely help.

If you don’t enjoy the program, you will enjoy our unconditional money-back guarantee! We are so confident that this program will transform your career that if you eventually decide that it's not for you, no hard feelings.

Here's the deal:

Participate in the first Live Session and complete the first three modules of the program. Then, If you decide it’s not for you, just let us know before starting the fourth module of the program.

We'll refund 100% of your investment.

No questions.
No conditions.

Why?
Because if you're not happy,
we are not happy.

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