Charlotte, North Carolina – November 18, 2025 – TicketReturn, an industry-leading box office, online, and mobile ticketing technology company, has been named the Official Ticket Provider of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The multi-year partnership designates TicketReturn as the exclusive ticketing provider recognized by the NAIA and reinforces both organizations’ commitment to supporting collegiate athletics with innovative, fan-focused technology.
TicketReturn and the NAIA will work together to deliver educational opportunities, technology solutions, and resources that enhance ticketing, operations, and fan engagement for member institutions nationwide.
“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.”
As part of the partnership, TicketReturn will collaborate with NAIA leadership to offer exclusive educational webinars, on-site convention activations, and marketing initiatives focused on revenue growth and operational efficiency. Member schools will also gain access to TicketReturn’s trusted ticketing platform, already powering collegiate and professional organizations across the country.
“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.
Together, TicketReturn and the NAIA will deliver innovative, fan-focused solutions that support the success of student-athletes and the programs that serve them.
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 distributing 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.
About the 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