Securitize, Socios.com Partner to Tokenize Pro Sports Team Equity

Professional sports franchises are worth an estimated $500 billion globally, yet ownership remains largely private and minority stakes can be difficult to access or trade. Socios.com has built its reach through Fan Token digital assets linked to more than 70 major sports organizations. The proposed equity tokens would mark a significant shift from products centered on fan engagement toward regulated securities carrying an economic interest in professional teams.

Securitize and Socios.com announced the partnership on Sept. 2, 2026, and plan to structure minority stakes under the Socios Equity Token brand. Socios.com will manage sports-industry relationships and the fan-facing layer, while Securitize will oversee securities issuance, investor onboarding, ownership records, transfer controls and servicing. The first project is expected to use Securitize’s authorized European Trading & Settlement System under the EU DLT Pilot Regime. No teams, offering size or launch date were disclosed, and any issuance remains subject to securities laws, league rules, club approvals and jurisdictional restrictions.