Welcome to the Team IP Latest News Page – your source for the freshest insights and updates straight from the heart of our company's dynamic journey. Here, we proudly share the latest developments, breakthroughs, and accomplishments that drive us forward.
From innovative projects and collaborative achievements to industry trends and community initiatives, this is where you'll discover the pulse of Team IP. Stay tuned as we unveil the stories that define our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and the exciting future that lies ahead.
College Football Season News
Posted on August 4, 2025
The start of college football season is just around the corner, and for many, that means one thing: the return of Saturdays filled with tailgating, rivalries, and unforgettable moments. As the summer winds down, the anticipation for the opening kickoff on August 23rd...
This summer, Team IP proudly supports softball champions all across the country, from Washington state to Florida, New Hampshire to New Jersey, and many places in between. Our commitment spans the nation’s top softball events, helping athletes reach their peak...
Team IP Announces Continued Partnership with New Balance Merchandise for P32 League
Posted on July 1, 2025
Team IP is thrilled to announce our continued partnership as the exclusive provider of New Balance Merchandise for P32 League! As July heats up, so does the excitement on the basketball courts, and we're proud to outfit the nation's top young talent in...
Team IP is proud to announce the appointment of Liese Abili as the new CEO of 1 to 17 Digital Servic
Posted on July 1, 2025
Liese is a strategic trailblazer with over 15 years of global experience at the intersection of sports, business, and digital innovation. Before joining Team IP, he served as Vice President of Sports Development & Partnerships at the Florida Sports Foundation,...
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate a monumental anniversary: its 250th birthday! This historic event, known as the Semiquincentennial, is a multi-year commemoration of the nation's founding and its journey over two and a half centuries.
Team IP is proud to be the official merchandiser for Babe Ruth League
Posted on July 1, 2025
The long-standing partnership between Team IP and Babe Ruth League is a true testament to our dedication to supporting youth sports and the young athletes who embody the spirit of the game.
This summer, we were thrilled to provide exclusive...
SPORTS ETA UNVEILS 2024 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR THE $114 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM SPECTATOR SP
Posted on May 19, 2025
The 2024 State of the Industry report by Sports ETA has unveiled staggering figures, spotlighting a $114 billion economic impact driven by spectator sports tourism.
At the heart of this booming industry, Team IP continues to...
Patrick Higgins Joins Team IP as Strategic Growth Advisor
Posted on April 9, 2025
Stuart, FL – 3.6.205 – Team IP, a leader in branded merchandise and event solutions, is excited to announce that Patrick Higgins has joined the company in a consulting role as Strategic Growth Advisor.
Team IP Announces Brand New Facility in Indianapolis
Posted on April 24, 2024
Team IP is excited to share, we recently opened a brand new facility in Indianapolis, IN dedicated to contract printing, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing our services and capabilities.
Team IP Joins Forces with USA Pickleball as the Exclusive Merchandiser
Posted on April 11, 2024
Team IP, the No. 1 Souvenir Merchandiser for amateur sports in the U.S, is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with USA Pickleball, National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States.
Team IP Takes Center Stage at 15 Club Fan Fest 2024
Posted on February 13, 2024
Setting Records in NIL Merchandise Engagement
On January 20, 2024, Team IP, the industry leader in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) merchandise, made a remarkable impact at the 15 Club Fan Fest, hosted by the 15 Club in Lexington,...
Team IP Gears Up All-Star Merchandise for the Reese’s Senior Bowl
Posted on February 13, 2024
The top players in college football travel to Mobile, Alabama.
Team IP is set to redefine the fan experience as the official online and onsite merchandiser for the 75th Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Reese's Senior Bowl is known...
Team IP Attends the Express Conferences in Tempe, Arizona!
Posted on January 22, 2024
Team IP recognized as the preferred partner of The Sports Express Conferences
Team IP and The Express Conferences have joined forces to kick off the 2024 trade- show season with The Sports Express Conference in Tempe, Arizona this week. This...
Celebrating a Record-Breaking Collegiate Bowl Season
Posted on January 15, 2024
The Biggest Merchandising Lineup in Team IP’s History.
STUART, FLORIDA (January 9, 2024)– Team IP, a leading name in sports merchandising, proudly announces its remarkable achievements during the 23/24 Collegiate...
Team IP Celebrates a Milestone Partnership with ESPN Events in Collegiate Gymnastics
Posted on January 14, 2024
(Salt Lake City, Utah) - Team IP is proud to partner with ESPN Events on any occasion, but especially with their first-ever owned-and-operated gymnastics invitational!
The much-anticipated Collegiate Squad was hosted January...
Team IP Scores Exclusive Partnership with USA Flag Football Events
Posted on January 8, 2024
Team IP Scores Exclusive Partnership with USA Flag Football Events
January 8, 2024
Team IP, a leading authority in event merchandise solutions, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with USA Flag Football, solidifying...
Team IP is proud to partner with ESPN Events for the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic and Rady Children's Invitational last month, working onsite to provide merch for fans.
Shriner Children's Charleston Classic was held at TD Arena in...
The Sparks Foundation in partnership with the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) proudly reveals the outstanding recipients of the prestigious 2023 IHSAA Sparks Foundation Scholarship.
This year, the scholarship has been awarded to two high...
For all the die-hard sports fans out there, the wait is over!
Team IP proudly presents Gameday Overalls, which are now available through select national retailers and college campuses. Whether you're cheering for your favorite college football team or...
Steve Bailey is announced as Team IP’s Chief of Event Business Development
Posted on August 16, 2023
Steve Bailey is announced as Team IP’s Chief of Event Business Development
Meet Steve Bailey, a highly effective relationship builder, known for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He is a strategic thinker...
Team IP attends the 2023 NACDA Convention with partners Athlete Advantage
Posted on July 12, 2023
Team IP recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in the esteemed National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Orlando, Florida - NACDA, the largest association of collegiate athletics administrators, brings together over 22,000...
Team IP Enters Strategic Partnership with Success Brands
Posted on April 21, 2023
Alliance will integrate licensed characters into youth sports event merchandising
Stuart, Florida | April 21, 2023 Team IP, the leading custom merchandiser in the amateur sports industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Success...
BRAINBOX Immersive Marketing Announces Marketing Agreement with Team IP
Posted on April 3, 2023
Agency adds the U.S.’s # 1 Souvenir Merchandiser for amateur sports to its client portfolio
Lexington, KY | April 3, 2023 Team IP, the leading custom merchandiser in the amateur sports industry, has appointed BRAINBOX Immersive Marketing as...
Team IP Sports’s client ESPN Events just finished up the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield as a kickstart to the “Road to OKC” and...
Team IP Partners with ESPN Events SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Posted on November 23, 2022
Las Vegas, NV | November 2022 – Team IP is excited to announce its multi-level partnership with the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. This merchandise partnership with the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl brings Team IP’s ESPN Events...
Team IP Partners with Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl in a Multiyear Agreement
Posted on October 25, 2022
El Paso, TX | October 2022 – Team IP is excited to announce its multiyear partnership with the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. This merchandise partnership with the Sun Bowl brings Team IP’s College Football Bowl roster to 22 Bowl games, across...
Stuart, FL | September 2022 – Team IP has big plans for the future! Our new leadership team of 12 gathered at The Dalmar hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL on September 15th and 16th for a retreat to brainstorm...
Team IP and ESPN Events Kick off College Football Season at the Boeing Red Tails Classic
Posted on September 2, 2022
Montgomery, AL | August 2022 – Team IP is excited to once again partner with ESPN Events to kick off the 2022 College Football season at the Boeing Red Tails Classic. The Boeing Red Tails Classic returns to the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery,...
Team IP and the Ladies Ball Tip Off the “Road to Knoxville”
Posted on August 29, 2022
Beaverton, OR | August 2022 – Team IP is headed to Beaverton, OR to continue their partnership with The Ladies Ball and tip off their “Road to Knoxville” Regional Championships.
Team IP Partners with Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl in a Multiyear Agreement
Posted on August 19, 2022
Tucson, AZ | August 2022 – Team IP is excited to announce its multiyear partnership with the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Team IP will be leading the charge for all Arizona Bowl merchandising, bringing Team IP’s College Football...
Team IP Kicks off 2022 with USA Boxing and Nike in Cleveland
Posted on April 28, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio April 2022 – This week Team IP will travel to Cleveland, OH for the first USA Boxing event of the year. Team IP is entering its second year in its partnership with USA Boxing as the exclusive provider...
Stuart, Florida April 2022 – Spring is in the air and that means the 2022 spring championship season is right around the corner. The spring play hosts to a wide array of championship events including baseball,...
5 Ways Sports Apparel Company Team IP Thrived During the Pandemic
Posted on April 18, 2022
Team IP founder Randy Sparks shares the secrets behind the unprecedented success.
Team IP has been a leading apparel company in sports tourism for nearly 30 years. But the past two years have arguably been its best. Its client base...