OVG Media & Conferences

What OVG Media & Conferences does

OVG Media & Conferences, operating as Oak View Group (legal entity Oak View Group, LLC, California-domiciled), is a global sports and live entertainment venue development and management company headquartered in Denver, Colorado with global offices in New York, Austin, London, Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Toronto, and Mexico City. The company provides end-to-end services across venue development, venue management, hospitality (OVG Hospitality, including sub-brands Rhubarb and Spectrum Catering), global partnerships/sponsorship, booking and content, parking and mobility, security (Prevent Advisors), sustainability (GOAL), education/thought leadership, and data and tech solutions. It serves enterprise clients including sports leagues, venue operators, entertainment companies, municipalities, colleges and universities, and fairs and festivals, with marquee venues such as Co-op Live (Manchester), CFG Bank Arena (Baltimore), Moody Center (Austin), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), UBS Arena (New York), and PHX Arena.

OVG operates a platform-plus-services business model. Venue development and management generate core managed services and professional services revenue under bespoke, quote-based contracts. OVG Hospitality generates revenue through concessions, catering, premium dining, restaurants, and social clubs operated at client venues (60+ named partner venues). Global Partnerships creates sponsorship and advertising revenue by connecting brands to OVG's network of audiences at venues and live events. Booking & Content monetizes routing and calendar access for talent agencies, promoters, and producers. Parking & Mobility (90+ parking complexes, 19+ US states plus Canada) and Security (Prevent Advisors) round out the revenue mix. Distribution is enterprise B2B field sales with executive-level relationships, supplemented by the Alliance Networks membership program that aggregates premier North American concert venues for shared booking coordination and collective negotiating power.

The technology backbone is a Microsoft Azure-based analytics platform that integrates data from Oracle Micros, Ticketmaster, MyVenue, and Clover to deliver real-time dashboards for concessions, labor, and ticketing, supporting menu efficiency analytics, predictive modeling, and event-level ROI assessment. OVG operates 100+ venues worldwide and manages 5,001-10,000 employees globally. The company is privately held, co-founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff, with Chris Granger serving as CEO.

Name

OVG Media & Conferences

Legal name

Oak View Group, LLC

Website

https://oakviewgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Oak View Group (OVG) is a Denver-based global sports and live entertainment company providing venue development, management, hospitality, partnerships, security, and analytics services to sports leagues, venue operators, and entertainment companies across 100+ venues worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Development: OVG provides end-to-end venue development services from inspired development to premium experiences, using their experience and data to help partners meet goals and create elevated guest experiences.
2. Venue Management: Comprehensive venue management services providing worldwide impact with local expertise, managing arenas, stadiums, and theaters around the world.
3. Hospitality Services: Food and beverage services including concessions, catering, premium dining, restaurants, and social clubs. Revenue generated from concessions sales, catering contracts, and hospitality experiences at venues.
4. Booking & Content: Turnkey access to hundreds of arenas, stadiums, and theaters worldwide. OVG serves as a central resource for booking information including calendars, tech packets, event traffic and marketing support for talent agencies, promoters and producers.
5. Global Partnerships: Award-winning global partnerships team creating innovative platforms through music and sports, generating sponsorship and advertising revenue for venues and brands.
6. Parking & Mobility Services: Event and venue parking management optimizing operations and guest experience, managing over spaces in over 19 states and Canada with over 100 parking platforms and PARCS systems integrated.
7. Security Services: Prevent Advisors provides security and counterterrorism consulting including Red Team assessments, emergency planning, new building consulting, technology consulting, and event planning and management.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

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Product overview

OVG (Oak View Group) is a global venue development and management company operating across sports and live entertainment. Its core offering is a platform-plus-services model: OVG develops and operates premium venues (arenas, stadiums, theaters, convention centers) under two primary business lines — Venue Development and Management (including Booking & Content, Global Partnerships, Sustainability, Parking & Mobility, and Security/Prevent Advisors) and Hospitality (OVG Hospitality, encompassing concessions, catering, premium dining, and social clubs, with sub-brands Rhubarb and Spectrum Catering). Supporting modules include Data & Tech (analytics and business intelligence dashboards), Alliance Networks (venue membership program), and Education/Thought Leadership & Conferences. The company manages venues on five continents including major properties such as Co-Op Live (Manchester), CFG Bank Arena (Baltimore), Moody Center (Austin), Acrisure Arena (Coachella Valley), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), and UBS Arena (New York).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OVG Hospitality: Food and beverage hospitality services including concessions, catering, premium dining, restaurants, and social clubs
• Prevent Advisors
• Rhubarb
• Spectrum Catering
• OVG Alliance
• Ascend
• GOAL

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% cage-free egg procurement achieved across global operations with commitment to 100%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Make-A-WishminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025OVG announced a national partnership with Make-A-Wish Children's Charity to create memorable experiences for children facing critical illnesses.
• RhubarbcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhubarb is a hospitality partner that specializes in event catering and hospitality services, complementing OVG's food and beverage offerings. They provide creative catering solutions for venues managed by OVG.
• Spectrum CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpectrum Catering is a concessions partner providing food service solutions. They work alongside OVG Hospitality to deliver comprehensive food and beverage experiences at venues.
• Prevent AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevent Advisors, led by Chief Security Officer Mike Downing, combines counterterrorism experts, safety and security leaders, and venue operators to deliver world-class security solutions. They have received U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation and provide Red Team Security Assessments, emergency planning, and event security management.
• OVG Alliance MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVG Alliance is a network of premier concert venues in North America that share resources, strategies, best practices, and exclusive networking events. Members gain access to OVG's booking expertise, global partnerships team, and collective negotiating power.
• Shaquille O'NealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA Hall-of-Famer, 4-time NBA Champion and 15-time NBA All-Star serves on the OVG Hospitality Advisory Council, providing guidance on menu design, premium fare elevation, and community impact.
• Trisha YearwoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrammy and Emmy award-winning performer and best-selling cookbook author serves on the OVG Hospitality Advisory Council, contributing expertise in food culture and hospitality.
• Giada De LaurentiisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York Times best-selling author and successful restaurateur serves on the OVG Hospitality Advisory Council, providing insights on restaurant concepts and culinary innovation.
• OVG Hospitality Partners (Venue Clients)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVG Hospitality serves diverse venue partners including Firebirds, Oceans, Royal Albert, Oilers, OCFair, Seattle Aquarium, Kentucky, F1, Bonara, Leicester, LIV Golf, Cal Expo, Orlando, Penn State, Tortuga, UCONN, UTX, Kansas U, The Palm Beaches, Charleston Gaillard Center, UNC, Tampa, Missouri State University, Pikes, Salt River Fields, San Jose Earthquakes, Stormont, The Ranch, Tyson, University of Illinois, Vanderbilt, Pasadena, Rogers Stadium, Alabama, ASU, Dr Phillips, Enercare, Estadio GNP, Wolf Pack, Raiders, PGA, Mercury, Suns, San Jose, Texas Tech, USC, Virginia Tech, Calling, Fairplex, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Citi Banamex, Angel of the Winds, Arvest, Blue Arena, BOK, Broadmoor, Denny and more.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• CAA (Creative Artists Agency): Major entertainment and sports talent agency. Comparable because OVG's Booking & Content and Global Partnerships businesses depend on the same artist/promoter ecosystem that CAA represents.

Broad incumbents

• Endeavor (TKO Group / IMG / WME): Global sports and entertainment conglomerate including UFC, PBR, IMG, WME, and On Location. Adjacent incumbent across talent representation, events, and venue-adjacent experiences overlapping OVG's booking, partnerships, and hospitality.
• Madison Square Garden Entertainment: Owner-operator of MSG and a broader portfolio of entertainment assets including MSG Networks and Tao Group. Comparable as a venue-based live entertainment incumbent but vertically integrated into ownership rather than a third-party manager.

Direct peers

• Legends Hospitality: Premium hospitality, merchandise, and venue planning partner to major sports and entertainment properties. Comparable to OVG Hospitality plus Venue Development for sports teams and venues.
• ASM Global: Largest pure-play venue management and facilities services competitor, formed from the merger of AEG Facilities and SMG. Directly competes with OVG for arena, stadium, and convention center management contracts worldwide.
• Delaware North Companies: Privately held hospitality and food service company operating at sports venues, airports, and parks. Directly comparable to OVG Hospitality plus venue concessions operations.
• Levy Restaurants (Levy Concessions): Premier sports and entertainment hospitality subsidiary of Compass Group. Operates concessions and premium dining at major arenas and stadiums — overlapping with OVG Hospitality's core venue F&B offering.
• Live Nation Entertainment: World's largest live entertainment company combining Ticketmaster, concert promotion, and venue ownership/management. Overlaps directly with OVG's Booking & Content, venue management, and sponsorship businesses.
• BSE Global: Brookfield-owned venue management and sponsorship business operating Barclays Center and other arenas. Directly competes for arena management mandates and global partnerships.
• AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group): Owner/operator of major arenas (Crypto.com Arena, The O2) and a global concert promotion business. Closely comparable to OVG across venue ownership, management, hospitality, and artist booking/content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat8 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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