The GIST Plus: Welcome to the healthiest sports community on the internet.
We launched The GIST in 2018 to create a more inclusive sports landscape — one that celebrates diverse voices, builds an accessible fandom, and fights for equal coverage. Together, we’ve taken on trolls, red flags, and gatekeeping.
When The GIST hit 1M newsletter subscribers last September, we asked ourselves: What’s next? Instead of guessing, we asked you. We sent surveys, combed through your comments, and even picked up the phone.
What we heard was clear: You didn’t just want a relationship with us. You wanted a relationship with each other.
Sports weren’t built for you, so we built a solution. Exclusive community, content, perks, and more…all in one program.
Membership Tiers
Rookie Tier
For just $4.99 a month, you can join this tier which gets you:
📣 Our exclusive and ultra-supportive Discord community
📰 A members-only monthly newsletter, diving deep on topics you love
🤑 Discounts on The GIST merch and events
All-Star Tier
If you really love The GIST, join for $9.99 a month and get:
✅ All of the Rookie Tier perks, plus…
🎧 An exclusive podcast feed just for All-Stars
🏟️ Partner discounts with your favorite teams and sports bars
What do you get with The GIST Plus?
The GIST you know and love isn’t going anywhere, but fandom isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we built something for those who want to dig a little deeper, connect a little closer, and get even more from their sports community. With The GIST Plus, you’ll finally have:
💚 A safe digital home: Our exclusive Discord community will allow you to celebrate, debate, and nerd out freely (no trolls allowed).
🤝 Members-only content: A monthly newsletter will feature extra-spicy takes you won’t see anywhere else, and a members-only podcast will give you an inside scoop you can’t get anywhere else.
🎉 In-person connections: We’re helping you connect IRL by facilitating discounts with your favorite teams and sports bars.
There’s no one way to be a fan. Dive deep into your favorite leagues, discover something new, connect with like-minded people, and enjoy perks from our partners featured below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Give the gift of The GIST Plus
Maybe The GIST Plus isn’t for you, but it might be the perfect gift for the sports lover or GISTer in your life. From our supportive Discord community to exclusive content and perks, The GIST Plus is the gift that keeps on giving.
And you’ll be giving more than just a membership — you’ll be supporting a women-led startup while helping build a more inclusive, positive sports culture.