21st Annual Sports Auction Opens Soon

The Sport Management Club’s auction, benefitting the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, runs from Nov. 18-23.
News Staff Oct. 31, 2025

The 21st edition of the annual Charity Sports Auction presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University will benefit the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

This year’s event will maintain a hybrid format with bidding opening on Tuesday, Nov. 18 when the Syracuse men’s basketball team hosts Monmouth University in the JMA Wireless Dome. Bidding continues through Sunday, Nov. 23 via GiveSmart.

Support for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital is made possible through The Upstate Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Opened in 2009, the hospital provides safe, innovative and family-centered care to more than 100,000 children annually across 22 counties. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center at the Nappi Wellness Institute.

“Our team of staff, nurses, faculty and resident physicians is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of every patient and family. We are especially proud of our programs that help reduce the negative effects of childhood poverty, a critical part of our mission,” says Steven Blatt,  medical director at the Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center. “We extend our sincere thanks to the Sports Management Club and Syracuse University fans for their support of our efforts. Your partnership will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we care for.”

A black baseball bat signed by Juan Soto.
A signed baseball bat from New York Mets superstar Juan Soto.

Over the past 20 years, the Sport Management Club in the David B. Falk College of Sport has raised over $770,000 through the auction for Central New York non-profit organizations. Featured items this year include a Juan Soto signed baseball bat, Kyle McCord signed mini helmet, Lawrence Taylor signed jersey and much more!

To further the auction’s mission of community impact, the 21st Annual Charity Sports Auction is pleased to announce Apex Entertainment as this year’s title sponsor. Apex’s support underscores the commitment to making a meaningful difference in the CNY community.

For more information, visit www.sucharitysportsauction.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook and X for the most up-to-date event information. To register for online bidding or make a donation, visit the Charity Sports Auction website on GiveSmart.