Player unions advance brain health research, prevention and long-term support
Player unions across sports are advancing research, prevention and long-term support to better protect players from brain injuries and repeated head impacts.
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World Players Institute 2026 will take place in Dublin on 27–28 October, in partnership with the Gaelic Players Association and supported by LinkedIn, building on WPI’s ongoing work with the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin.
Read MoreWe empower players by ensuring their rights and working conditions are protected through collective bargaining. By equipping player associations with practical tools, education, and standards, we strengthen their ability to negotiate better agreements and deliver lifelong support to athletes.
We unite players across disciplines and continents, building solidarity that amplifies their voice. By bringing associations together, we enable players to shape decisions at every level of the game, improve working conditions, and advance their rights through collective action.
We inspire change by showing how organized players transform sport. From advancing equality in women's professional sport to global campaigns on health and safety, our movement demonstrates that international solidarity drives real reforms, protects rights, and creates a fairer future for all athletes.
The World Players Association is the global voice of organized athletes, representing more than 85,000 players through over 100 associations in 60+ countries. We unite athletes across sports and continents to protect their rights, improve working conditions, and strengthen their collective influence. Guided by the vision of a world of sport that is collectively bargained, we empower player associations, foster solidarity, and inspire change to create fairer, more sustainable sports industries for all.