Sports Law and Governance
The governance of sport in India, its institutions and disputes, and the law of the sports business
- Six weeks
- 12 to 15 people
- Live sessions
- By application
Why this course
The National Sports Governance Act 2025 gave India its first statute on running sport, with a new Board and Tribunal. This course covers how sport is governed and disputed in India, and the law of the business sport has become.
What you will be able to do
- 01Know which forum decides a sports dispute, and how
- 02Advise federations under the new Act
- 03Understand anti doping rules and appeals
- 04Advise on athlete contracts, leagues, media rights and sponsorship
Who it is for
- Disputes and commercial lawyers
- Media and employment lawyers
- In-house counsel at federations, leagues and brands
- Athlete managers
- Law students
What it covers
- 01Sport, the State and the courts
- 02Governing sport under the 2025 Act
- 03Sports disputes and anti doping
- 04Contracts, leagues and commercial rights
- 05Integrity and safeguarding
The full syllabus, with the topics and readings for each session, is available on request.
How it works
Live sessions
Taught live every week by one instructor, who stays with the cohort for the whole course.
Recordings
Every session is recorded, so you can revise or catch up on one you missed.
Guest practitioners
People who do this work join some sessions to show how the law operates in practice.
Certificate
A Matter Labs certificate for attending the course. No exams.
Questions
What does it cost?
Fees are shared with applicants when a cohort opens.
When does the next cohort start?
Dates are set once enough people have expressed interest. Express interest and we will write to you first.
How much time does it take?
Six weeks, twelve sessions, 24 contact hours, plus some reading before each session.
Do I need a background in this area?
No. There are no prerequisites.
What if I miss a session?
Watch the recording. Recordings are for enrolled participants only.