How DAOs are changing sports and giving real power to fans ��

A new game is starting in the world of sports — and this time, it’s not investors calling the shots, but the community. DAOs are entering fan culture and giving supporters a say in how teams are run

�� LinksDAO
• Raised $10.5M and actually bought Spey Bay golf club in Scotland — then a second club in the U.S. in early 2025
✅ Fully operational: managed by member voting

�� Karate Combat DAO
• The league launched the $KARATE token — fans and fighters vote on season formats, prizes, marketing, and design
✅ DAO actively controls the league’s budget and decisions

�� MotorDAO
• Mission: fund motorsport through DAO governance
• NFT tickets give fans voting rights on teams, drivers, and fund allocation
✅ Project is live but niche — activity mostly through Discord, NFTs, and voting

�� Krause House DAO
• 1,200+ members came together to try buying an NBA team (Pelicans)
�� The community is active, but the goal hasn’t been reached yet

�� Fan Controlled Football (FCF)
• Ran two seasons (2021–2022) where fans voted on lineups and even in-game strategy
⚠️ Currently on pause due to funding issues. No matches for now, but the tech and community still exist

The era of sports ruled by executives and investors is fading. DAOs are building a new model — clubs owned and governed by the community