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SEA Sponsorship Program

Compete for
Real Sponsorship

SEA gives teams more than a tournament to enter. It gives them a chance to prove they are worth backing.

Sponsors inside the SEA ecosystem are looking for teams that can perform, promote, grow communities, and move people to action. The teams that rise above the rest may earn opportunities to represent real brands, participate in exclusive campaigns, and unlock sponsorship relationships that go far beyond the game.

Apply as a Team

How Sponsorship Competition Works

Step 1

Choose a sponsor

Pick a sponsor you want to compete for

Step 2

Sell sponsor-linked merch

Move limited-edition sponsor products

Step 3

Build engagement

Grow fans and bring people into SEA

Step 4

Increase Pro Status

Rise through ecosystem contribution

Step 5

Earn opportunities

Unlock contracts and campaigns

In SEA, sponsorship is not random. Teams earn it by proving they can move product, grow communities, and represent a brand well.

Sponsor Status Levels

Teams can compete for sponsors and earn increasing status and contract value through qualifying sponsor-linked sales.

Prospect

Sales: Competing
Contract: None yet

Actively competing for a sponsor. Prospect tag appears on team identity and merch.

Rookie

Sales: $50K
Contract: $5K

Reached $50,000 in qualifying sponsor-linked sales. Earned a $5,000 sponsorship contract.

Veteran

Sales: $500K
Contract: $50K

Reached $500,000 in qualifying sponsor-linked sales. Earned a $50,000 sponsorship contract.

Elite

Sales: $1M
Contract: $100K

Reached $1,000,000 in qualifying sponsor-linked sales. Earned a $100,000 sponsorship contract.

Amateur teams can still play the game. Sponsor Status is for teams competing for partner-backed opportunities.

Why Compete for Sponsorship?

A sponsorship is more than a logo on a jersey.

Build credibility

Prove you can perform

Gain visibility

Get seen by brands

Unlock funding

Access real support

Exclusive merch

Campaign opportunities

Grow your audience

Faster fan growth

Brand relationships

Long-term partnerships

Business opportunity

Turn momentum into value

In SEA, sponsors are not just buying impressions. They are looking for teams that can show up, sell, influence, organize, and grow.

How It Works

1

Sponsors create opportunities

Sponsors may create merch campaigns, branded challenges, activations, or promotional opportunities.

2

Teams compete

Teams compete by selling sponsor-linked limited-edition merch, growing reach, driving fan engagement, and representing sponsor values well.

3

SEA tracks results

SEA tracks qualifying sales, sponsor performance, ecosystem momentum, and team professionalism.

4

Top teams earn opportunities

Top teams may earn sponsorship contracts, featured campaigns, co-branded opportunities, or deeper strategic relationships.

Not every sponsor structures rewards the same way. Each partner may define its own incentives, expectations, and opportunities.

Sponsorship Builds Pro Status

Sponsorship performance does more than create partner opportunities. It also helps build Pro Status inside the SEA ecosystem.

Teams that move merch, activate communities, bring in players, and create momentum strengthen their standing far beyond a single campaign.

Learn About Pro Status Levels

Choose the Sponsors You Want to Compete For

Not every team wants the same path. Review the sponsors below and decide which ones best fit your team's identity, audience, and ambition.

Stake Kings logo
Stake Kings

Gaming / Competition

Now Accepting Teams

Why This Sponsor Matters

At the intersection of gaming and digital engagement, offering teams a partner that understands competitive communities.

What They Value

Tournament performance, community engagement, competitive spirit

What You Can Win

Sponsorship contracts, featured promotions, event activations

Best Fit For

Competitive teams with strong tournament presence and engaged fanbases

Ink Cartel Music Group logo
Ink Cartel Music Group

Music / Entertainment

Now Accepting Teams

Why This Sponsor Matters

Bridges esports and entertainment, bringing music, content, and culture to competitive spaces.

What They Value

Creator energy, content creation, cultural influence, entertainment value

What You Can Win

Artist collaborations, music-driven campaigns, creator partnerships

Best Fit For

High-energy teams with strong social presence and entertainment focus

Tomorrow Company logo
Tomorrow Company

Creator Economy / Media

Now Accepting Teams

Why This Sponsor Matters

A forward-thinking digital agency focused on building brands for the next generation.

What They Value

Digital presence, brand building, audience growth, strategic thinking

What You Can Win

Brand development, digital strategy support, co-branded campaigns

Best Fit For

Growth-oriented teams who think strategically about their brand

AbleGamers logo
AbleGamers

Community / Nonprofit

Now Accepting Teams

Why This Sponsor Matters

Champions accessibility and inclusion in gaming, making the industry better for everyone.

What They Value

Inclusion values, community building, positive representation

What You Can Win

Charity campaigns, accessibility initiatives, community features

Best Fit For

Family-friendly teams committed to inclusion and community

What Sponsors Are Looking For

Brand-safe teams
Strong promoters
Creator energy
Fan growth
Merch performance
Authenticity
Professionalism
Consistency
Community leadership
Content creation ability

Sponsors want teams that can help them grow. Teams should want sponsors that can help them rise.

Simple Summary

  • Pick a sponsor
  • Compete through merch, growth, and engagement
  • Build Pro Status through results
  • Reach Rookie, Veteran, or Elite milestones
  • Earn contracts, campaigns, and deeper sponsor opportunities

These are not just sponsors. These are opportunities teams should want to earn.

For Teams

Want to compete for sponsor attention? Create your team profile, build your following, and start proving your value.

Apply as a Team

For Sponsors

Want teams competing to represent your brand? Join the SEA ecosystem and create a sponsorship opportunity teams will fight for.

Become a Sponsor