Top 8 Blockchain Startups Disrupting The Sports Industry

Updated: Apr 07, 2026
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These startups use blockchain for ticketing, anti-counterfeit systems, player contracts and salary management, fan tokenization, secure data sharing for performance analysis, transparent sponsorship deals, etc.
1
Chiliz
Country: Malta | Funding: $66M
Chiliz develops blockchain-based fan engagement platform, Socios.com. This app allows fans to interact with top clubs through digital tokens. They purchase Chiliz (CHZ) cryptocurrency and use it to acquire Fan tokens of their favorite clubs (FC Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus FC, etc.). Token holders can vote on real-world club decisions, such as kit design, stadium music or locker room decor. They also receive bonuses and rewards from clubs, including VIP tickets, merchandise, player meet-and-greets, and exclusive content. Club tokens can rise or fall in value depending on club results and can be traded with other users.
2
STAN
Country: India | Funding: $15.8M
Stan is a blockchain-based esports fan engagement startup
3
Sportsicon
Country: UK | Funding: $5.7M
SportsIcon lets users connect with sportspeople through NFT’s and masterclasses.
4
Playruo
Country: France | Funding: €3.5M
Playruo delivers WEB3 x VIDEO impactful solutions to the world of Media & Entertainment.
5
NBA Top Shot
Country: Canada
NBA Top Shot is a collectible game that allows people to collect, trade, and sell their NBA highlights as digital tokens.
6
AllSkills
Country: Canada
AllSkills is a platform that blends the world of 1on1 competition between trick shots and highlight videos with play to earn. We are a sports app powered by Web3 and are ready to take the next step.
7
Ready to Fight
Country: Poland
Ready To Fight is a blockchain-based boxing platform.
8
Oneplayr
Country: Portugal
Oneplayr is revolutionizing football by launching the first blockchain-based social network for the sport including most advanced NFT & AI technology.
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