Combating Antisemitism and Bias in Sports: Same Hope. Different Jersey.
Discover how ADL engages with athletes, teams and fans to fight antisemitism and hate on and off the field.
We root for our teams in one stadium and on one field. Let's come together for our community.
Sport is built on teamwork, but that collective force isn't always a bulwark against incidents of antisemitism and bias. At ADL, we engage with athletes, teams, leagues and fans to fight antisemitism and hate on and off the field.
Billie Jean King, 2025 ADL Changemaker Award recipient and Tennis Icon, speaking at Never Is Now for her advocacy for Jewish communities and championing LGBTQ+ rights as a member of ADL Sports Leadership Council
Geoff Schwartz, former NFL Offensive Lineman on ADL’s Game Changers webinar series.
ADL in Partnership with the NFL's Inspire Change Initiative and Tree of Life Synagogue
On April 23, 2026, ADL joined fans from across the country to celebrate what unites us: a shared love of the game and a shared hope for a world without hate. We came together at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, one of the biggest stages in American sports, under the banner of "Same Hope. Different Jersey."
Learn About ADL's Work in Sports
ADL’s Sports Leadership Council
ADL’s Sports Leadership Council is an executive council comprised of the most senior leaders in sports whose mission is to use the unifying power of sports to promote and achieve positive social change; not just on the field and in the locker room, but also in broader communities around the country and the world.
Stand Up To Jewish Hate
ADL and Blue Square Alliance Against Hate have joined forces to combat antisemitism through education, solidarity, and action. Learn more about how we're mobilizing communities to stand against hate and empowering allies to make a visible difference.
What Can Sports Teach Us About Antisemitism?
Article exploring narratives of Jewish athletes and antisemitism in sports.
Watch ADL Game Changers
ADL's Game Changers series features candid conversations with prominent Jewish athletes and allies, who share their experiences with Jewish identity, resilience and the power of sports to combat antisemitism.
Educational Resources
ADL Playbook for Addressing Antisemitism in Sports
A comprehensive guide designed for members of the sports community to properly recognize and respond to incidents of antisemitism
Words to Action™
Interactive education program for Jewish high school and college students, including athletes examine their identities and respond to antisemitism. which has been delivered to over 800 young athletes at sporting events.
Sports and Social Justice
Throughout history, athletes have taken stands on issues and used their power and platform to speak truth to power. Explore these teachable moments to talk with young people about identity, bias and social justice.
Get Involved
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