Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman Journal of New Studies in Sport Management 2717-4069 6 2 2025 05 01 Bibliometric Analysis of sports management Research 57 74 4490 10.22103/jnssm.2024.22723.1252 EN Mohamad Hasan Peymanfar Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Sport Science and Physical Education faculty, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0002-9900-8904 Davoud Haseli Assistant Professor of Knowledge and Information Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2023 12 27 This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of sports management research using Scopus-indexed publications. The analysis covers various aspects such as document types, publication year trends, journals, authorship collaboration, global and institutional collaboration, as well as trends and topical focuses within the field. The results demonstrate a significant growth in sports management research over time. The analysis of findings reveals important clusters representing different themes and trends, illustrating the complexity and diversity of the field. There is a notable shift in sports management research towards recognizing the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of the discipline. The findings of this research hold great value for researchers, scholars, students, universities, managers, and decision-makers in the field of sports management. They provide valuable insights for various stakeholders, enabling them to stay informed about research trends, identify collaboration opportunities, and comprehend the evolving landscape of sports management. https://jnssm.uk.ac.ir/article_4490_ee01cfdf14a3813636f5980e83a4c2d0.pdf