SportsGrid to Return to NEXT NYC 2026

Leading sports media company to cover key discussions and insights from North America's premier iGaming and sports betting event

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:15am

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SportsGrid has confirmed its renewed media partnership with NEXT.io and will attend NEXT Summit: New York to cover key discussions and insights from North America's premier iGaming and sports betting event. The content will be syndicated across SportsGrid's streaming and digital platforms.

Why it matters

This partnership between SportsGrid and NEXT.io will provide broader exposure and access to the critical conversations shaping the future of the online gaming and sports betting industry in North America.

The details

NEXT Summit: New York, in partnership with Morgan Stanley, will take place from 10–11 March at Convene 225 Liberty Street, bringing together 1,400 senior-level delegates for two days of high-impact content and networking. This year, Emerging Verticals will accompany NEXT Summit: New York, providing a dedicated focus on the fast-growing sectors reshaping the industry — including sweepstakes, micro-markets, crypto, esports, new betting formats, and the evolving intersection of technology and capital.

  • NEXT Summit: New York will take place from March 10-11, 2026.
  • SportsGrid has confirmed its renewed media partnership with NEXT.io for the 2026 event.

The players

SportsGrid, Inc.

A leading sports media company that will provide on-the-ground coverage and syndication of content from NEXT Summit: New York across its streaming and digital platforms.

NEXT.io

The organizer of NEXT Summit: New York, North America's premier iGaming and sports betting event, which is partnering with Morgan Stanley and expanding to include an Emerging Verticals track in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“NEXT Summit: New York continues to set the standard as North America's premier meeting point for senior leaders in online sports betting and iGaming. With Emerging Verticals joining the Summit this year, the conversations are expanding into some of the most disruptive and fast-moving areas of the industry. We're excited to once again partner with NEXT.io and bring on-the-ground coverage of the event's most important discussions to a wider audience across SportsGrid's streaming and digital platforms.”

— Jeremy Stein, CEO, SportsGrid, Inc.

“NEXT Summit: New York is where the industry's biggest names come together to define the future of online gaming and sports betting. With Emerging Verticals accompanying the Summit this year, and more than 1,400 senior decision-makers attending, having SportsGrid on-site strengthens our mission to share critical insights and discussions with the broader iGaming community.”

— Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder & Managing Director, NEXT.io

What’s next

SportsGrid will be on the ground at NEXT Summit: New York, covering conference sessions, interviews, and key discussions. Content from the event will be syndicated across its streaming video network and relevant media channels, extending the reach of discussions to a broader audience.

The takeaway

The renewed partnership between SportsGrid and NEXT.io will provide valuable industry insights and discussions from North America's premier iGaming and sports betting event to a wider audience, strengthening the connection between the event and the broader gaming community.