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Comcast SportsTech 2026

Global sports tech startups invited to apply for a hybrid accelerator backed by top media partners

Organizer: Comcast
Deadline: August 15, 2025 (in 9 days)
Category: Accelerator
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Zambia, DR Congo
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Comcast SportsTech, a premier sports technology accelerator, is inviting applications for its upcoming 2026 cohort. Designed to connect innovative startups with world-renowned sports and media partners, the program provides selected companies with the tools, access, and strategic guidance needed to scale in the competitive sports tech industry.

Program Overview

Comcast SportsTech serves as a launchpad for startups that are developing cutting-edge solutions across the sports, media, and entertainment industries. The accelerator is backed by Comcast NBCUniversal and partners with leading organizations including NBC Sports, NASCAR, WWE, Sky Sports, and others.

Each year, ten startups are selected to join the program in exchange for equity. These companies receive hands-on business development support, access to decision-makers at top-tier sports brands, and the opportunity to pilot their products in real-world environments.

Who Should Apply

The accelerator is looking for early-stage to growth-stage startups that:

  • Are developing technology-driven products aligned with sports or media.
  • Are ready to scale and execute pilot programs within a few weeks.
  • Have existing paying customers and have typically raised late seed to Series A funding (though this is not a requirement).
  • Feature coachable founders focused on solving significant industry problems.

Comcast SportsTech encourages applications from global teams and emphasizes alignment with its partners’ innovation goals.

Program Format

The accelerator runs in a hybrid format, combining remote participation with three in-person events throughout the program. These events are designed to deepen relationships with Comcast SportsTech’s network of sports and media leaders.

Key Benefits

Startups accepted into the program will benefit from:

  • Strategic mentorship from Comcast NBCUniversal experts.
  • Access to major sports organizations like PGA Tour, Premier League, and Notre Dame.
  • Exposure to leading media platforms including Peacock and Xfinity.
  • Opportunities for commercial partnerships and pilot programs.
  • Continued advisory and business development support.

Application Deadline

Applications are open now and will close on August 16, 2025.

For founders ready to redefine the future of sports through innovation, Comcast SportsTech offers a unique platform to gain traction, forge high-level partnerships, and grow with some of the world’s top sports and media brands. Interested teams are encouraged to apply before the deadline and seize the opportunity to elevate their business within one of the most dynamic ecosystems in sports tech.