Sports Agency & Advisory

Build Iconic Sports Partnerships.

N3ON Sports activates clients, partners and rights holders across AI, payments, data, fan engagement, crypto, brand IP and sponsorship. We design, structure and execute high-impact commercial partnerships that move sport into the next economy.

Cristiano Ronaldo — N3ON Sports global athlete activation
40+
Major Global Deals
$1bn+
Activation Value
28+
Years Experience
4
Global Offices
N3ON Sports — global sports partnerships

Sport, Technology & Commercial Innovation

N3ON Sports is a leading sports & entertainment advisory business operating at the intersection of sport, technology and commercial innovation.

Operating from London, Dubai, Spain and Florida, we deliver big impact business — with the best people. We understand both the commercial rights ecosystem and the technology layer powering the next generation of sport.

Ryan Horn

Founder

Former Binance Director with 28+ years in global sports marketing and deep sector expertise across crypto, Web3, gaming and blockchain. Ryan has led and activated major global sports partnerships and technology integrations across football, Formula 1, NFL, UFC and Olympic sport — including athlete activations with Ronaldo, Messi, Tyson Fury and Mark Cavendish.

A Highly Skilled Team of Subject Matter Experts

Co-Founders x 4
Strategic Director
CTO
Head of AI
Developers & Engineers
Crypto Directors
PR, Communications Leader
Brand & Design Director
Legal / IP Specialist
Sponsorship Experts
Payments, Rails & Integrations Specialist
Digital Ecosystem Architects

We Activate Growth Across Six Core Verticals

AI & Data

Commercial AI strategy for rights holders. Fan data architecture & monetisation. Predictive engagement models. Digital identity & CRM integration.

Payments & Infrastructure

Global payment rails integration. Tokenised commerce & loyalty frameworks. Stablecoin & digital wallet partnerships. Revenue optimisation through fintech infrastructure.

Fan Engagement & Web3

Fan tokens & digital collectibles. NFT & digital asset strategy. Bespoke wallet experiences. Gamified fan ecosystems.

Sponsorship & Commercial Rights

Global partnership structuring. Rights negotiation & deal architecture. Brand integration strategy. Commercial category development.

Brand IP & Athlete Platforms

IP creation & monetisation. Ambassador & legend strategy. Influencer and athlete activation. Content & owned media ecosystems.

Campaign Execution & Growth

Creative & campaign delivery. Community growth across Discord, Telegram & social. Audience acquisition. Live experiences, hospitality & special events.

Major Global Sports Partnerships & Technology Integrations

N3ON has led and activated major global sports partnerships and technology integrations across football, Formula 1, NFL, UFC and Olympic sport.

Over 40 major global deals within Binance across sports partnerships and technology activations

$1bn+ in commercial activation value delivered across crypto, payments, sponsorship and fan engagement

First ever token integration with an English Premier League club — a landmark crypto-sport partnership

Global athlete activations including Ronaldo, Messi, Tyson Fury and Mark Cavendish

National federation partnerships & World Cup activations plus F1 team commercial crypto integration

NFL & global rights holder payment integrations — bridging sport and fintech infrastructure at scale

We Work with the Best

N3ON x Messi partnership
Mike Tyson x Binance NFT Collection
FC Porto x Binance partnership
AFA x Binance Fan Token — Argentina national team

Sport Is Entering a New Commercial Era

N3ON sits between both worlds — translating technology into structured, rights-compliant, revenue-generating sports partnerships.

Rights Holders Leagues & Federations

  • Fragmented fan data across platforms and touchpoints
  • Declining traditional sponsorship yields
  • Under-monetised digital audiences
  • Unstructured AI and Web3 opportunities
  • Payment inefficiencies across global fanbases

Tech Companies AI, Crypto & Fintech

  • Complex sports governance structures
  • Long deal cycles with unclear decision-makers
  • Commercial rights fragmentation
  • Activation execution risk

Strategy First. Execution Always.

We operate with experienced, smart and trusted delivery.

1

Define Commercial Objective

We start by understanding your business goals, market position and growth ambitions to establish a clear commercial framework.

2

Structure Partnership Model

We design the right partnership architecture — whether that's sponsorship, technology integration, licensing, or a hybrid commercial model.

3

Align Rights & Category Positioning

We map rights availability, category exclusivity and commercial positioning to maximise value and protect your interests.

4

Design Activation Architecture

We build the activation plan — creative, digital, experiential and community — to ensure every partnership delivers measurable impact.

5

Launch & Optimise for Growth

We execute, measure and iterate. Partnerships are living ecosystems — we optimise continuously to drive long-term value.

Across the Sports Ecosystem

Olympics, Formula 1, Rugby World Cup, ATP Tour, UFC
NBA, MLB, NFL, Ryder Cup, Washington Commanders, MLS
FIFA, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Saudi Pro League, Arsenal, Soccer Aid
Global Rights Holders Football Clubs & Leagues Governing Bodies Formula 1 Teams Combat Sports & Athlete Platforms Fintech & Payment Companies AI & Data Infrastructure Crypto Exchanges & Web3 Ecosystems Brands Entering Sport

To build the next generation commercial architecture of global sport. Where AI, payments, data and digital assets are fully integrated into sponsorship, fan engagement and brand IP.

Where rights holders own their data. Where partners activate measurable value. Where fans participate in the ecosystem.

Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish
Photo: Daniel Cole / AP file

Learn from the Best in the Game

N3ON works with many of the world's top athletes who share their experience and knowledge to help teams, brands and organisations become high performing. Our network of elite talent brings real-world insight from the highest levels of professional sport.

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Let's Build Something Iconic

Whether you're a rights holder looking to activate new commercial models, or a technology company seeking to break into sport — we'd love to hear from you.

London

UK

Dubai

UAE

Spain

Europe

Florida

USA

Ready to Activate?

Get in touch to discuss how N3ON Sports can design, structure and execute high-impact commercial partnerships for your organisation.

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