Lectures on Tap - "Fandom Unlocked: The Psychology of Sports Devotion"

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Dumbo, Brooklyn!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: October 21st, 2025

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Dumbo, Brooklyn (exact address given in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: Fandom Unlocked: The Psychology of Sports Devotion

🎤 Speaker: Professor Gina Antoniello

They win, you cry. They lose, you cry harder. Why does sports fandom hijack your emotions and drive an industry generating billions? In this captivating lecture, Professor Gina Antoniello explores the sociological and psychological foundations of sports fandom — uncovering how identity, emotion, and community create powerful bonds between fans and their teams.

We’ll delve into how sports organizations co-create experiences that transform passion into long-term loyalty, shaping fan identities and enhancing engagement within the sports ecosystem.

This event will also benefit Two Bridges Academy, NYC’s only youth soccer academy providing full access and support at no cost to players, offering both academic and athletic opportunities.

Professor Antoniello is a leading expert in sports business with consulting experience for notable teams like the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, and she is deeply committed to advocacy in sports, focusing on gender equity and inclusive leadership.

Don’t miss this chance to understand the psychology behind sports devotion with Professor Gina Antoniello!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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