The Sports Playbook: Winning Brand Partnerships in 2026 With the June 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the sports marketing landscape is entering its most competitive era yet. For brands, the challenge isn’t just getting on the field — it’s standing out in a sea of global fandom and fragmentation. At the Digiday Sports Playbook virtual forum, taking place April 23 at 11 a.m. ET, top brand and agency leaders will break down their strategies for 2026 and beyond.