Monumental Sports & Entertainment Sets Corporate Direction at Nasdaq

Monumental Sports & Entertainment executive leadership team convenes for events at iconic global financial business location on Wall Street

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), one of the nation's leading integrated sports, media, and entertainment companies, will hold its business executive leadership team meeting at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Monumental is the first privately held sports and media company of its scale to host an event of this kind at Nasdaq, representing a significant milestone in its strategic development.

Hosted in the heart of the global financial ecosystem, the engagement will convene senior executives from across MSE's assets and holdings for strategic working sessions and meetings with leaders. The company will also activate Monumental's brand across Nasdaq's iconic digital billboards in Times Square.

"Our team is aligned around one bold vision: to be the most innovative, influential, and valuable sports and entertainment company in the world," said Ted Leonsis, Founder, Chairman, Managing Partner, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. "We are proud to operate the most powerful venue globally in sports and entertainment, as one of the most highly valued sports media enterprises anywhere in the world. Our engagement at Nasdaq reflects not only the ambition and dedication of our executive leadership team and staff, but also the momentum we are building for future growth. As we continue our corporate expansion and positioning, this moment represents another step in the work we are doing to create a platform with global reach, deep cultural relevance, and enduring business impact."

The daylong engagement will focus on Monumental's continued investments in sports team development, media network innovation, venue transformation, fan engagement, and social impact. The company has recently expanded its portfolio through strategic partnerships, award-winning youth sports programs, and groundbreaking digital content experiences, generating recurring revenue sectors and adding value across all of its business verticals. Recent initiatives include:

• Strategic Alliance with ViewLift: MSE has formed a strategic alliance with ViewLift to enhance broadcast and streaming solutions for professional sports teams. This collaboration aims to leverage advanced technology to deliver superior fan experiences and help sports organizations take control of their media future after MSE bought back its local media rights and created its flagship regional sports network, Monumental Sports Network (MNMT).
  
  
• Investment in Women's Sports Platforms: In June 2025, MSE closed a significant investment in The IX and its women's basketball vertical, The Next, underscoring its commitment to advancing women's sports by providing resources to expand coverage and visibility in this underrepresented sector.
  
  
• Partnership with Cisco: MSE recently unveiled a transformative new partnership, through which Cisco's best-in-class technology solutions will help to create a uniquely connected, next-generation experience for fans at MSE's new arena. Cisco will bring technological innovation to support MSE's vision for the iconic new Capital One Arena, part of the $1 billion sports entertainment district transformation in downtown Washington, D.C.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment has been recognized nationally and across the sports industry for its leadership in media innovation, workplace culture, and fan engagement. These honors reflect the organization's innovation, talent and continued momentum on its commitment to setting a new standard of excellence across sports, entertainment, and content creation. Recent awards include:

• Leaders Sports Awards Finalists: MSE and its teams were recently recognized with multiple shortlist honors in the 2025 Leaders Sports Awards, spotlighting Monumental's excellence in entertainment experience, broadcasting and behind-the-scenes leadership on the global stage.
  
  
• ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award Honor: In July 2025, MSE's youth sports initiative, "District of Play," was named a finalist for the 2025 Corporate Community Impact Award as part of ESPN's prestigious ESPY Awards week – highlighting Monumental's nationally-recognized impact as a catalyst for culture and community.
  
  
• Hashtag Sports Awards Wins: In June 2025, MSE earned seven awards at the Hashtag Sports Awards, including Sports & Entertainment Company of the Year for Engagement Excellence and Broadcast Team of the Year, affirming its leadership in fan engagement, content innovation, and social impact.
  
  
• Best Workplace Honors: Recently, MSE was named best place to work by Washington Business Journal, Newsweek and The Washington Post, reflecting its strong culture, employee-first values, and investment in top-tier talent.
  
  
• Capital Emmy Awards Sweep: Earlier this year, Monumental Sports Network took home a record 12 Capital Emmy Awards, highlighting the company's rapid rise as a creative force in regional sports media following the launch of its owned-and-operated platform.

MSE is also leading an $1 billion transformation of Capital One Arena and the sports and entertainment district in downtown Washington, D.C., in partnership with the city of Washington, D.C., cementing the venue's role in convening communities and cultures. The renovation introduces premium experiences, including exclusive suites like "The Vaults" and the "United Globe Club and Lounge" in partnership with United Airlines. This extensive upgrade combines cutting-edge technology, enhanced fan amenities, and innovative design to elevate every aspect of the game-day and event experience.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment owns and operates the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League), and Wizards District Gaming (NBA 2K League), along with the regional Monumental Sports Network and several other high-impact investments in sports and entertainment. MSE also operates Capital One Arena in the heart of Washington D.C. The organization has been consistently recognized for its commitment to innovation, social impact, and championship performance—on and off the field of play.

About Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of the nation's leading integrated sports and entertainment companies and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com.

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