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# Hashtag Sports
> *A festival on content, social media and fan engagement across sport, entertainment and culture.*

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## Quick Facts

| DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| **1-2 June 2026** | **New York** | **Hashtag Sports** | **Content and social leads** |
| 2 days, annual | New York, United States | Hashtag Sports | Content, social, fan engagement |

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## Definition

Hashtag Sports is a festival and conference dedicated to content, social media and fan engagement at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture. The 2026 edition took place on 1 and 2 June in New York, with the 8th Hashtag Sports Awards on the evening of 2 June.

## What it covers

Hashtag Sports gathers the content and social leads of leagues, teams, brands and media, plus creators and agencies. It covers the creator economy, emerging social formats and fan engagement, with awards recognising the best sports content campaigns.

## Where it sits

It targets the content, social and fan engagement angle rather than broadcast infrastructure, complementing the technical profiles with content-side decision-makers.

## The event in numbers *(organiser-declared)*

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | 2-day festival |
| Focus | content, social, fan engagement |
| Awards | 8th Hashtag Sports Awards |

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## FAQ

### Who should attend?
Content and social leads at leagues, teams, brands and media, plus creators and agencies.

### What are the Hashtag Sports Awards?
An annual recognition of the most engaging sports content and fan experiences, held during the festival.