Corporate Partnerships
Partner With Showdown in St. Pete
Showcase your brand to highly engaged audiences locally, nationally, and among visiting fans from across the United States. The Showdown in St. Pete offers impactful opportunities to build brand awareness, create meaningful connections, and reach passionate college basketball fans.
122,000+
Viewers during 2025 Broadcasts
16,746
Hours of total watch time
95%
Male Audience
12,645
Total Chat Messages
Current Partners
Why Partner
Connect with a Passionate Audience
Our tournaments bring together dedicated collegiate programs, visiting families, student fan groups, local sports organizations, and passionate basketball fans. Sponsoring the Showdown in St. Pete positions your brand as a champion of elite college basketball while supporting charitable initiatives that positively impact veterans and other deserving members of our community. Through customized digital campaigns, interactive concourse activations, and high-impact courtside placements, we create meaningful opportunities for your brand to engage attendees, maximize impressions, and demonstrate its commitment to causes that matter.
Multi-Platform Broadcast
YouTube, Twitch, Kick & more
Engaged Fan Base
Families, alumni & student groups
Live Chat Engagement
12,645 messages in 2025
Deep Watch Time
16,746 hours watched
Choose Your Level
Sponsorship Packages
Explore our standard partnership tiers. Customized packages can be developed upon request.
Tier 1
Presenting Partner
Top-tier exclusive branding across all tournament promotions. High-impact on-court decals and main arena signage.
- Official tournament naming rights
- Category exclusivity
- Primary logo placement
- Premier camera-visible signage
- Presenting Partner logo integration within every livestream score bug
Tier 2
Gold Partner
Excellent exposure on-court and through official media assets. Includes dedicated display booths and event promotions.
- Official Gold Partner designation
- Shared camera-visible courtside or baseline signage
- One 30-second commercial during each game broadcast
- Sponsored replay, game statistic, or in-game feature
- Premium concourse activation space
Tier 3
Silver Partner
Connect your brand with spectators through grandstand promotional banners and digital media listings.
- Official Silver Partner designation
- In-arena signage in designated sponsor areas
- Logo included in livestream sponsor rotations
- Logo placement on the tournament website and selected digital materials
- One dedicated social media spotlight
Tier 4
Community Partner
Support local sports initiatives while gaining visibility among visiting families, coaches, and local residents.
- Official Community Partner designation
- Logo placement on the tournament website and community-partner signage
- Recognition during a designated community or Veterans Day presentation
- Social media recognition from the Showdown in St. Pete
- Public-address acknowledgment during the tournament
Brand Experience Activation & Exhibit Booths
We believe sponsorship should extend beyond logo placements. We work alongside our partners to create engaging concourse exhibits, half-time contest integrations, merchandise pop-ups, and interactive fan experiences. These face-to-face engagements help sponsors form deeper connections with players and families while improving the overall event experience for spectators.
Sponsor FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How can my company become a sponsor?
Review our package opportunities, then complete the Sponsor Inquiry form on our Contact page. A member of our tournament partnership team will contact you to discuss packages.
Are sponsorship packages customizable?
Yes. We work closely with organizations to customize partnerships that align with specific marketing budgets, target audiences, and brand objectives.
Can sponsors set up physical booths or exhibits?
Yes. Presenting and Gold partners are allocated premium display booths and activation areas in the main spectator concourse during game hours.
When are logo assets required for on-court branding?
To ensure production and setup timelines, vector logo files must be submitted and approved at least 45 days prior to showcase tip-off.
How will the games be broadcast?
After successfully streaming last year's games on YouTube, this year's tournament will be broadcast live across multiple free platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and other digital channels.
Partner with Showdown in St. Pete
Reach out to our partnerships coordinator today to discuss vector formats, customizable packages, and activation layouts.