Sports & Entertainment Projects and Infrastructure

Delivering outcomes that drive excellence across sports and entertainment projects and infrastructure

Our sports and entertainment services combine passion and sector expertise to drive excellence across the dynamic worlds of sports, major events, tourism, arts, and culture.

Our multidisciplinary team combines over 40 years of deep sector knowledge and strategic insights.

We deliver innovative solutions that help governments, sporting organisations, major event bodies, arts and cultural organisations, tourism bodies, venues and event promoters.

Whether you are developing a case for government funding, demonstrating economic and social value, navigating a complex stakeholder landscape or enhancing organisational or financial performance, we provide trusted guidance tailored to your unique challenges and opportunities.

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From stadium redevelopments to major event infrastructure, BDO’s project & infrastructure advisory team delivers impact where it matters. Ready to bring your vision to life?

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How BDO can help

See our complete list of sports advisory services on our sector page.

Business case and feasibility studies

Developing business cases and feasibility studies which explain the why, what, when and how of your proposed infrastructure investment

Economic analysis

Measuring the economic, social and environmental costs, benefits and impacts created by an event, infrastructure or program investment. This includes CBA, CGE and I/O analysis.

Financial and commercial reviews

The review of commercial performance and key revenues, costs and drivers. Development of financial projections, sensitivity analysis, financial model integrity, event frameworks and funding.

Operations and program reviews

Review of financial and operational performance including program reviews for government and organisational reviews to enhance performance.

Organisational structure and governance reviews

The provision of strategy, advice and methodology to improve and align the structure and governance of sporting organisations, events and venues to better meet their goals.

Business/strategic planning

Formulation of a strategy which defines the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of an organisation. Including infrastructure and participation strategies and implementation.

Event calendars

Development of event calendars for new stadiums and venues to support the development of economic and financial impact analysis and commercial reviews.

Detailed segmentations

Creation of detailed fan, member and participant segmentation models that deliver in-depth understanding of consumer preferences, priorities and overall behaviours.

Stakeholder consultation

Development and implementation of structured procedures and processes for obtaining specific and general knowledge from an organisation’s key stakeholders.

Who we help

  • Commercial and financial reviews focused on improving return on capital and understanding stadium financials 
  • Event calendar development, event assessment and attraction
  • Business cases and feasibility studies for funding for redevelopments and expansions
  • Venue and precinct economic, environmental and social impact studies
  • Operational and governance reviews
  • Attracting and securing content
  • Meeting the expectations of tenants and hirers.
  • Elite pathways
  • Increasing participation
  • Creating a more sustainable funding model
  • Penetrating new markets
  • Developing and reviewing strategies and operations
  • Governance and organisational reviews
  • Designing and implementing good practice programs.
  • Investment cases for capital and operational funding and new investments
  • Economic and social impact value studies, including CBA and CGE
  • Financial modelling and forecasts
  • Strategy development
  • Governance reviews
  • Project delivery support through procurement, risk and implementation
  • Industry reviews
  • Market sounding and procurement
  • Operating model development and review.
  • Setting strategies and objectives
  • Economic and social impact analysis for major events and attractions
  • Business case and feasibility development
  • Evaluating program outcomes for government
  • Procurement of assets
  • Economic and social studies outlining the value of tourism sites and funding packages.
  • Event bids and procurement
  • Assessing the economic and social impact of events (pre and post)
  • Event cost benefit analysis
  • Event procurement frameworks
  • Commercial reviews
  • Event calendar development
  • Yields from spectators and participants
  • Government relations
  • Strategic advice.

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Our project and infrastructure work in the sports and entertainment sector

Contact us

Contact our team to discuss your needs using the request for service form.
Alternatively, call 1300 138 991 to speak with an adviser in your nearest BDO office.

Meet our team

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Darren Black

National Leader, Project & Infrastructure Advisory
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Katie McNamara

Partner, Project & Infrastructure Advisory
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