The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) has appointed Raven as its official merchandise partner in a move designed to enhance the commercial and professional offerings for its member schools.
The partnership will see Raven provide a suite of merchandise services, including a dedicated digital storefront, on-site sales at events, and exclusive benefits for members, with a stated goal of advancing the visibility and infrastructure of collegiate esports.
Through this collaboration, NACE’s over 150 member institutions across North America will gain access to several key offerings. These include a 20% discount on all sublimated merchandise, complimentary design services, and dedicated online storefronts that return a commission to the schools. The partnership will also feature a centralised NACE landing page for merchandise and expedited fulfilment options for orders.
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Riley Long, Executive Director of NACE, commented on the alliance, stating, “This partnership expands our ability to support member institutions with premium merch offerings and a premier digital experience for institutional fans & stakeholders. Raven’s focus on quality and design reflects our shared goal of advancing the professionalism and visibility of collegiate esports through a lens of Varsity play.”
Sam Wells, CEO and Founder of Raven, added, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with NACE to support and celebrate the collegiate esports community. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to empowering schools to take pride in their programmes and strengthen their presence in the esports space.” The partnership will be activated at events including the NACE Spring Grand Finals and National Convention through co-branded merchandise booths featuring exclusive apparel.
This deal with Raven continues a pattern of strategic hardware and apparel partnerships for the association. Just one month prior, NACE announced a partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), which became the Official PC Provider for its competitions.
