The Sportball Summit was created to bring franchise leaders together through shared experiences, not boring conference rooms and forced networking!

The Sportball Summit is setting sail from Miami, FL, to the Bahamas October 23rd-27th, 2026. Franchisees and corporate teams will be boarding the Norwegian Cruise Line and enjoying 4 nights onboard the vessel, stopping to take in ocean sites and enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean. The Sportball Summit will be an event where Sportball franchisees and marketing, operations, and leadership teams can build real connections in an environment that makes those relationships last.


Relationships building: the Sportball way

Think about your closest friends in the business world. You probably didn’t form those relationships through forced networking sessions or quick introductions on a trade show floor. You built trust over time — maybe through a shared challenge, a long conversation over dinner, or an experience that brought you closer together. That’s why the Sportball Summit focuses on shared experiences. Attendees and their families will swim, sport, chat, and sit together in the evenings over dinner. These moments create trust, camaraderie, and long-term friendships. That’s what matters in business and life.

It’s not uncommon for many of us to spend our lives in front of screens, moving from one meeting to the next. Franchisees are no exception.

Studies show a staggering 60% of entrepreneurs and business owners grapple with loneliness or isolation. The culprits? The relentless pressure of daily decision-making and the absence of a true peer network. Humans were NOT built for isolation. We’re wired for connection, understanding, and shared experiences.

But when you step outside and into community — into fresh air, open spaces, and the beauty of people on a similar path — your mind works differently.

In line with Sportball’s mission to inspire a love of movement for life, the Sportball Summit will be centered around getting active and exploring to create lasting bonds and inspiration about Sportball’s upcoming year ahead.

What’s in store at the Sportball Summit?

From a highly anticipated awards ceremony to a friendly game of team building beach volleyball, the Sportball Summit will be packed with moments franchisees won’t want to miss. Make new connections over dinner, a competitive game of 21, or exploring on a group excursion.

Take the helm – join the Sportball team (and the Summit!)


Franchisees who sign a territory agreement before Aug 31st, 2026, will be eligible to join the Sportball Summit this fall. You’ll be taking in the sunshine with 30+ other franchisees, and will have the chance to learn the ropes IRL from several of our corporate team members (including our CEO, VP, Director of Marketing, and Franchise Growth Coach).

Questions about the Sportball Summit?


Have questions about the Sportball Summit, or curious about bringing a Sportball franchise to your area? Get in touch!