PITCHSIDESPORT & ENTERTAINMENT

A boutique commercial agency specialising in revenue generation, partnership strategy and audience engagement — drawing on decades of experience with the world’s largest rights holders, agencies and brands.

$100M+Revenues delivered
3Continents active
25+Years experience
Pitchside Sport & Entertainment
Who We Are

The PS&E Difference

Senior-led commercial support for rights holders, brands, venues and major projects that need strategy, access and delivery.

01

C-Suite Access

Direct board and executive-level relationships across sport, entertainment, government and major brands — built through decades of delivery, not databases.

02

Record-Breaking Track Record

High-value commercial partnerships delivered across global rights holders, stadiums, events and brands.

03

Global + Regional Intelligence

International rights-holder experience with deep UAE and KSA market understanding across sport, entertainment and giga-project environments.

04

Commercially Independent

A senior-led boutique model: focused, discreet, commercially sharp and built around the client objective.

05

Multi-Sport Expertise

Football, F1, golf, gaming and esports, NBA, NFL, MLS and major venue projects.

06

Legacy & Impact

Partnerships designed to create revenue, audience growth and lasting stakeholder value.

What We Do

Our Services

Built around commercial outcomes: revenue, relationships, rights, audience and activation.

01

Partnership Sales & Revenue Generation

End-to-end sales of complex, high-value sponsorships across multiple asset classes — from proposition design to negotiation and close.

02

Commercial Strategy & Consulting

Commercial audits, revenue strategy, sponsorship architecture, category planning, pricing and go-to-market support.

03

Brand & Audience Development

Data-led audience, content and activation strategies that help brands show up credibly in sport and entertainment.

04

Legacy & Impact Planning

Programmes that connect commercial returns with grassroots, community, national vision and long-term stakeholder outcomes.

Track Record

Experience & Achievements

A clearer presentation of the organisations and projects behind the PS&E network.

Manchester United

Manchester United

Global Sponsorship Sales — record revenues & Sir Alex Ferguson's 'best ever deal'

Manchester CityNew York City FC

New York City FC / City Football Group

Executive Leadership — built partnership team from inception for MLS's 20th franchise

Qiddiya, KSA

Qiddiya, KSA

Head of Partnerships — Football, Formula 1, Golf, Gaming & Esports

Legends International

Legends International

SoFi Stadium, Allegiant Stadium, Real Madrid Bernabeu, Notre Dame media rights

Amazon UK

Amazon UK

Head of Sport — created multi-million pound sports retail division; CFG/Amazon partnership

Real Madrid & Orlando Magic

Real Madrid & Orlando Magic

Commercial strategy consulting for venue and audience development

Global Reach

Brand Partners

Selected brands, venues and organisations where partnership work has been directly influenced or delivered.

Toshiba
Amazon
Citi
Aeroflot
General Authority of Sports
SAP
Meet the Founder

Ben Martin

Ben Martin

Founder & CEO
Pitchside Sport & Entertainment

  • 25+ years C-suite commercial leadership
  • Founder: PS&E & Swiftshore
  • Deals closed across football, F1, golf, NBA, NFL and MLS
  • High-performing teams across global markets
  • Trusted by governments, rights holders and major sports bodies
2011–2014Global Sponsorship Sales Manager · Manchester United
2014–2017VP Partnerships · City Football Group & NYCFC
2017–2018Head of Sport · Amazon UK
2018–2020VP International · Legends International
2020–2022Group CCO & CMO · VPS Healthcare UAE
2023–2024Head of Partnerships · Qiddiya, KSA
2022–NowFounder & CEO · Pitchside Sport & Entertainment
Pitchside Sport & Entertainment

Let’s buildsomething great.

We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how PS&E can deliver for you.

Ben Martin  |  bm@pitchsidesport.com  |  +971 50 174 9007
Dubai, UAE  |  KSA Operations  |  Global Reach