Securitize and Socios partner to tokenize equity in professional sports teams

Securitize and Socios launch tokenized equity for pro sports teams

Tokenization firm Securitize and Socios.com, powered by Chiliz Group, have announced a partnership to create regulated tokenized equity offerings. These will represent minority stakes in professional sports teams under the Socios Equity Token brand.

Socios.com will manage sports industry and fan relationships, while Securitize will handle the regulated issuance of securities, investor onboarding, and ownership records. The initiative aims to connect fan engagement with regulated tokenized equity, targeting both eligible fans and institutional investors.

First project under EU DLT Pilot Regime

The partnership’s first project is expected to launch through Securitize’s fully authorized European Trading & Settlement System under the EU’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime. This could provide access to the estimated $500 billion global professional sports franchise market.

Socios.com has previously issued fan tokens for over 70 sports organizations, primarily soccer clubs. Details on participating teams, offering terms, investor eligibility, and supported blockchain networks will be announced once individual offerings are approved.

Why this partnership matters

Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo stated that professional sports teams represent a significant but largely private asset class. The company’s regulated infrastructure in the U.S. and Europe could offer teams and owners a new way to issue and manage equity while maintaining investor protections.

The market for tokenized real-world assets, which includes such offerings, has grown rapidly, with its total value nearing $40 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz.

Sources

• The Block