Redefine the Legal Game of Sports
- Master international sports regulation: Understand how governance, federations and global frameworks shape the industry and learn to navigate complex legal challenges with clarity.
- Protect integrity and athlete rights: Specialize in anti-doping, compliance, taxation and contractual regulation to address the most critical issues facing modern sport.
- Resolve high-impact disputes: Gain the expertise to manage arbitration and disciplinary cases, preparing to work confidently with national and international sports courts.
- Online
- November 2026
- 9 months
- Private degree
- English
- 60 ECTS
Redefine the Legal Game of Sports
- Master international sports regulation: Understand how governance, federations and global frameworks shape the industry and learn to navigate complex legal challenges with clarity.
- Protect integrity and athlete rights: Specialize in anti-doping, compliance, taxation and contractual regulation to address the most critical issues facing modern sport.
- Resolve high-impact disputes: Gain the expertise to manage arbitration and disciplinary cases, preparing to work confidently with national and international sports courts.
What makes Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid distinctive
Global perspective on the sports industry
Gain a comprehensive understanding of sports management models and learn from internationally recognised experts who are actively shaping the industry.
Entrepreneurship and leadership mindset
Develop your entrepreneurial mindset with real projects and enhance your management skills, preparing you to lead in any sector of the sports industry.
Innovation, data and artificial intelligence
Discover how AI, data analytics and technology are transforming the sports industry. Apply these insights to real-world sporting scenarios and gain a competitive edge.
A leading school in sports education
Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid is a pioneer in sports education, preparing the leaders of tomorrow through an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence.
Programme directors
- Carolina López Chaves
Director of the Private Master's Degree in Sports Law. - Miguel María García Caba
Director of the Private Master's Degree in Sports Law.
Learn from top industry professionals
- Jordi López
Arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Sole Judge of the UCI Anti-Doping Tribunal, and Arbitrator at LaLiga’s Football Arbitration Tribunal.
- Juan de Dios Crespo
Founder of Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo Sports Lawyers. - Roberto Álvarez
Tax specialist and international athletes' advisor. - Alfonso León
Sports and Esports Law Specialist. LL.M. in International Sports Law. - Efrain Barak
Founder of Efraim Barak – Sport Law & Consultancy. CAS Arbitrator since 2005 - Petra Pocrnic PhD
Arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and President & Sole Arbitrator of its Anti-Doping Division. - Enric Ripoll
Lawyer specialised in Sports Law. Founding Partner of ER Sports Law & Arbitration. - Dr. Francisco Porras Lima
Director of Governance and Institutional Affairs at Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). - Elena Arranz
Member of the Sports Law Commission for Women and Legal Advisor to the Royal Spanish Golf Federation.
Study Plan
- Module I. Organization of the sports 6 ECTS
- Module II. Lex Sportiva. Keys of sports law 6 ECTS
- Module III. Governance, integrity and doping 6 ECTS
- Module IV. Understanding the sports industry 6 ECTS
- Module V. Football law I 6 ECTS
- Module VI. Law applicable to other sports 6 ECTS
- Module VII. Sport arbitration & alternative dispute resolution 6 ECTS
- Module VIII. The Future Of Sport - Legal Tech 6 ECTS
- Module IX. Practice as sports lawyer - Moot Court 6 ECTS
- Module X. Master thesis 6 ECTS
Live the Real Madrid experience
International trips
Travel to Madrid, Switzerland, London, Germany, or the Netherlands and visit their leading sports organisations. These are just some of the 14+ experiences from which you can choose one.
Madrid
Discover the key aspects of how the club operates, with exclusive access to the facilities of Ciudad Real Madrid Florentino Pérez.
White Week
A week where athletes and executives share their knowledge and experiences in the industry.
Online learning mode: the flexibility you need
- 100% online classes. Combine your professional and personal life with live virtual sessions, all of which are recorded for on-demand access.
- Academic team and personal tutor. Receive personalised support throughout the programme to help you achieve your academic objectives.
- Virtual campus. Access all learning resources and materials through your online learning platform, with 24/7 technical support.
Career opportunities
Upon completing the Master in Sports Law Online, you'll be prepared for roles such as:
Advise on contracts, transfers, player rights, compliance and regulatory matters.
Support national and international sports bodies in policy, integrity, and institutional regulation.
Work in sports tribunals handling conflicts related to contracts, image rights, discipline and competition rules.
Implement anti-doping frameworks and integrity policies that protect athletes and organisations.
Negotiate sponsorships, licensing deals, commercial agreements and partnership contracts.
Provide specialised tax advice for athletes, clubs and sports entities.s
The quality you deserve
Shanghai ranking
Our faculty is ranked among the top 30 in the world, according to the prestigious 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Ranking.
National Sports Award Copa Stadium
Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea was honored with the 2018 National Sports Award ‘Copa Stadium’ for its outstanding contribution to education, research, and the professionalization of sport at both national and international levels.
5/5 QS Stars
Excellence in teaching, economic development, online learning, global impact, employability, governance, social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Boost your future with artificial intelligence and sports leadership
At Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid, you will not only learn how to apply artificial intelligence to your professional development, you will be trained to lead the transformation of the sports industry. Leadership is part of our DNA, and our goal is clear: to achieve excellence and push every boundary.
Universidad Europea, recognised by Forbes in 2025 as one of the most influential institutions in education for its commitment to generative AI, offers you a unique opportunity to become a driving force for change.
Have access to the Advanced Course in AI Study Techniques, where you’ll learn step by step how to integrate artificial intelligence into your daily life as a student.
- Put into practice tools that help you be more productive and optimize your learning, enhancing your academic experience and achieving better results.
- Participate in an exclusive workshop delivered in collaboration with Google, where real professionals will guide you in the implementation and use of different AI applications.
Join the AI in the sports industry programme
Throughout your training, you will have the opportunity to take part in the innovative AISports programme, where artificial intelligence and sport come together to create new opportunities. You will learn from international experts through live online classes and gain access to exclusive content that will set you apart in your career.
Prepare to lead the industry through innovation and artificial intelligence.