'The Deal' featuring David Blitzer hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

Panelists: Alex Rodriguez, Jason Kelly, David Blitzer

‘The Deal’, Bloomberg’s hit show featuring Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, brings its signature blend of sports, business, and investing to the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for an exclusive live interview. In this special session, they sit down with David Blitzer—co-managing partner of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and a pioneer in multi-club ownership—to explore the evolving landscape of sports investment. From private equity’s expanding role to the strategic use of analytics in team acquisitions and operations, Blitzer shares his perspective on the business of winning both on and off the field. How do investors assess opportunities in today’s data-driven sports world? What’s next for ownership models as leagues adapt to new financial realities? Join us for a front-row seat to The Deal as we unpack the numbers, narratives, and next moves shaping the future of sports.