NAIA Announces Partnership with TicketReturn
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with TicketReturn as the Official Ticket Provider of the NAIA.
Through this partnership, streamlined ticketing processes for NAIA games, championships, and campus events will create a better fan experience, while also making event management more efficient for institutional staff.
“We’re proud to partner with the NAIA, an organization that exemplifies character, leadership, and opportunity in collegiate athletics,” said Christie Hussey, Chief Operating Officer at TicketReturn. “Our goal is to provide NAIA institutions with tools that simplify operations while supporting the student-athlete experience and the communities that rally around them.”
TicketReturn will improve the customer experience for ticket buyers, students, faculty, and alumni. Schools will be able to gain insight into attendance trends, customer behavior, and revenue performance, enabling more informed decision-making for fan engagement strategies.
“This partnership creates opportunity for our institutions to focus on creating memorable game-day experiences while leveraging TicketReturn’s proven technology,” said Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO.
The agreement runs through October 2028 and will support the NAIA’s continued efforts to elevate the fan experience and provide its members with access to industry-leading technology solutions.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 29 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
About TicketReturn
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, TicketReturn is a leading provider of box office, online, and mobile ticketing solutions, trusted by more than 1,000 venues and powering over 350 million tickets annually. A proud partner of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), TicketReturn supports colleges and universities nationwide with technology that simplifies operations, enhances the fan experience, and drives revenue growth. In addition to its strong collegiate presence, TicketReturn’s trusted technology also powers ticketing for Minor League Baseball, motorsports, horse racing, and live entertainment venues.