Sports Manager Jobs in India 2026

About Sports Manager Roles in India

Sports managers handle operations, player relations, travel logistics, budget management, and scheduling for clubs, academies, and sports events. The professionalisation of IPL, ISL, PKL and other leagues has created structured management career tracks that didn't exist a decade ago.

Qualifications:

MBA or PG diploma in Sports Management (IISM, SISM, Xavier's). Undergraduate degree with 3–5 years of sports administration experience also accepted at many organisations.

Who hires:

IPL, ISL, PKL franchise management offices, national sports federations, sports event companies, sports marketing agencies, SAI.

Typical salary: ₹25,000–50,000/month junior management; ₹60,000–1,00,000 mid-level; ₹1,00,000–2,00,000+ at franchise or federation level.

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Sports Manager Jobs — Frequently Asked Questions

An MBA or PG diploma in Sports Management from institutions like IISM (International Institute of Sports Management), SISM (Symbiosis), or Xavier's School of Management is the preferred route. Relevant work experience (internships at franchises or federations) is equally important.

A sports manager handles day-to-day operations for a franchise, academy, or sports event: player logistics, travel, budgets, coordination with coaching staff, sponsor liaison, and regulatory compliance with sport federations.

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Salary Range

₹25,000–50,000/month junior management; ₹60,000–1,00,000 mid-level; ₹1,00,000–2,00,000+ at franchise or federation level.

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