Welcome to “Future of Sport,” a four-part series from Backlash and Dark Horses that unpacks what will—and more importantly what should—come next in the world of sport.

In this opening chapter, we explore the major forces upending tradition in sport. As the very foundation of sport is uprooted and remixed, we’ll throw out old assumptions of what’s considered a sport, which nations govern it, and how influence is divided between genders. With this shift in monetary and cultural control will come an exciting opportunity to rewrite the rules and redistribute power for the better.

Stay tuned for Chapter 2 coming soon.