The journal publishes research on sport management, focusing on fan behavior, marketing strategies, and the socio-cultural aspects of sport. Articles examine topics such as place attachment and loyalty among sports fans, the role of sport in international relations, gambling in grassroots football, online misogyny in sport, and place branding through sport events. The research often employs mixed-methods approaches and analyzes data from various geographic regions, including England, North Macedonia, and China.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Sports ScienceQ1
Strategy and ManagementQ1
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & TourismManagement
Scopus Categories
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementSports ScienceStrategy and Management
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sport and Mega-Event ImpactsSports, Gender, and SocietySports Analytics and PerformanceNonprofit Sector and VolunteeringConsumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationRecreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementSport Psychology and PerformanceCustomer Service Quality and LoyaltyMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsDoping in Sports