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Unrivaled Sports

80 State Street, Albany, NY, 12207, United States

Overview

Unrivaled Sports operates a growing portfolio of youth sports destinations and programming, including Cooperstown All Star Village, Ripken Baseball Experiences, Rocker B Ranch, Diamond Nation and national flag-football leagues. The company hosts over 600,000 young athletes and nearly 2 million family members and fans across a national footprint spanning 30 states. Over the past year it has invested in capacity and facility upgrades, field re-turfing, multi-million dollar property renovations, and expanded lodging and amenities to elevate the participant and spectator experience. Unrivaled has rapidly grown flag football participation (over 30% year-over-year) and produced large events including the Youth Flag World Championship and upcoming national tournaments. Future plans emphasized in the articles include continuing acquisitions, building and diversifying destinations and programming, upgrading fields and services, and increasing on-site amenities such as lodging, food & beverage, and retail. The company also highlights community initiatives like free clinics, scholarships and tournament access for underserved young athletes. Unrivaled Sports is the parent company for a portfolio of youth sports properties that includes Ripken Baseball, Cooperstown All Star Village, Sports Force Parks, Baseball Factory, Softball Factory, We Are Camp, and the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village. Through its 12 owned and operated facilities the company welcomes more than 550,000 athletes and 1.1 million attendees annually. Founders Josh Harris and David Blitzer lead the business and have structured partnerships with figures such as Cal Ripken Jr. and Shaun White. Andy Campion has been named chairman of the board to help lead growth and innovation in the youth sports arena. The company announced a significant strategic investment from The Chernin Group and debt financing led by BDT & MSD Partners' affiliated funds, with incremental committed capital earmarked for future investments. Management said the roll‑out will continue through 2024, including further investments in other youth sports properties and development of youth football programming.

Total raised
$120M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
May 2025

Industries

  • American Football
  • Baseball
  • Sports
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    May 2025

    $120M

Team

  • Kevin English

    CEO, Board Member, Partner

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  • Josh Harris

    Co-Founder & Controlling Partner

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  • David Blitzer

    Co-Founder & Controlling Partner

  • Tory Palmer

    Partner

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