What Seattle Cascades does

Seattle Cascades is a professional ultimate frisbee franchise competing in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) West Division, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The team generates revenue from four streams: ticket sales for home games (single-game and season packages), direct-to-consumer merchandise sales through its seattle-ultimate.com e-commerce storefront (replica home and away jerseys, branded shorts, and the Cascades Sasquatch Disc), corporate sponsorships and partnerships with regional businesses, and community programs including youth camps and clinics. The primary customer segments are Pacific Northwest ultimate frisbee enthusiasts (individuals and families) and local Seattle-area businesses seeking community-focused sponsorship opportunities.

The franchise operates as a UFA member team and co-owner Rohre Titcomb is identified as Founder, with co-ownership structure otherwise undisclosed. The organization employs between 1 and 10 staff and relies entirely on third-party technology infrastructure: WatchUFA.tv handles game streaming and national distribution, the AUDL theme platform powers the team's web presence, and standard e-commerce and ticketing tools support consumer transactions. There is no proprietary technology stack or data asset. Brand distribution is anchored by the UFA league media platform (Delta UFA title sponsorship, VKTRY advertising on WatchUFA) and supplemented by the team's own social channels on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Commercially, Seattle Cascades pursues a multi-channel marketing and distribution strategy combining organic social content, league-level earned media (Honor Roll, Roster Reports, Tuesday Toss), email newsletters, and community-based outreach. Corporate partnerships span healthcare (Providence Swedish), hospitality (Portage Bay Cafe, Aslan Brewing), education (Waldorf School of Seattle), and professional services (Compass/Benjamin Chotzen). Pricing details are not disclosed, and no financial figures (revenue, attendance, contract values) are available in the source material, limiting quantitative assessment of unit economics or growth.

Name

Seattle Cascades

Legal name

Seattle Cascades

Website

https://seattlecascades.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seattle Cascades is a professional ultimate frisbee team in the UFA West Division, based in Seattle, Washington. The franchise sells tickets, branded merchandise, and local sponsorships, and runs youth camps and clinics for ultimate frisbee enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Live Sports Leagues & Tours (MPAGAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Combine, Tryout & Showcase Programs (MPAKAJAM)

Keywords

• Professional ultimate frisbee
• Sports team
• Fan merchandise sales
• Ticket sales
• Youth sports clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from single-game tickets and season ticket packages for home games at the team's stadium. The team competes in the UFA West Division, with regular season games and potential playoff appearances driving ticket revenue.
2. Merchandise Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of branded merchandise including replica jerseys (home and away variants), branded shorts, and team discs through the team's e-commerce storefront at seattle-ultimate.com.
3. Sponsorship and Partnerships: The team maintains corporate partnerships with local and regional businesses who provide financial or in-kind support in exchange for brand visibility, logo placement on team materials, and access to the team's fan base and game-day audiences.
4. Community Programs: Revenue from youth camps, clinics, and community programs that develop ultimate frisbee skills and build the next generation of players and fans.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seattle Cascades is a professional ultimate frisbee team competing in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) West Division. The organization generates revenue through live home game tickets, branded merchandise sales, corporate sponsorships, and youth camps and clinics.

Product overview

Seattle Cascades is a professional ultimate frisbee team in the UFA West Division. The organization offers fan merchandise including replica jerseys (home and away variants), branded apparel, and official equipment such as the Cascades Sasquatch Disc. The product portfolio consists of apparel and merchandise items sold through the seattle-ultimate.com shop, representing official team-branded products for fans and supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Game Tickets & Season Ticket Packages Single-game tickets and season ticket packages for Seattle Cascades home games at the team's stadium, including group experiences and corporate packages for larger buyers.
• Cascades Replica Jersey - Home Home replica jersey for fans of the Seattle Cascades professional ultimate frisbee team.
• Cascades Replica Jersey - Away Away replica jersey for fans of the Seattle Cascades professional ultimate frisbee team.
• Cascades Sasquatch Disc Official Seattle Cascades branded ultimate frisbee disc.
• Cascades Shorts - Dark Dark blue replica shorts for fans of the Seattle Cascades professional ultimate frisbee team.
• Youth Camps & Clinics Community youth development programs including camps and clinics that develop ultimate frisbee skills and build the next generation of players and fans.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Providence SwedishminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider partnership providing medical services and community health program support. Swedish is a major healthcare system serving the Seattle region.
• Portage Bay CafeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Seattle restaurant partnership providing dining options and community engagement. The partnership likely includes brand visibility at games and cross-promotional activities.
• SageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization serving the Seattle community. Partnership details include brand visibility and community support.
• Compass (Benjamin Chotzen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial advisory or professional services firm partnership providing business support and community investment.
• Waldorf School of SeattleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partnership supporting youth development and community engagement programs.
• Aslan Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPacific Northwest craft brewery partnership providing beverages and community sponsorship. Located in Bellingham, WA with strong regional presence.
• WatchUFA.tvcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial streaming and media partner for UFA league games. The platform provides game broadcasts, highlights, and on-demand content for all league teams including the Seattle Cascades.
• Delta UFAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor relationship with Delta providing top banner visibility on the league's official WatchUFA platform. Delta is a major brand sponsor of the Ultimate Frisbee Association.
• VKTRYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic insoles and gear brand advertising on the WatchUFA platform, promoting products to ultimate frisbee players and fans.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Aviators: The LA Aviators are the third team in the UFA West Division, sharing the Cascades' schedule and competing for divisional standings. Direct peer in sport, league structure, and go-to-market approach.
• DC Breeze: The DC Breeze is a UFA professional ultimate team serving the Washington, D.C. metro. Closely comparable on business model (franchise tickets, merch, sponsorship, community programming).
• Colorado Summit: The Colorado Summit is another professional ultimate frisbee team competing directly against the Seattle Cascades in the UFA West Division. Most comparable peer: same league, same division, same revenue model (tickets, merch, sponsorships, camps).
• Austin Sol: The Austin Sol is a UFA franchise in the South Division. Useful peer for benchmarking sponsorship density and youth-clinic economics against the Cascades.
• Tampa Bay Cannons: The Tampa Bay Cannons are a UFA franchise in the South Division. Comparable on professional ultimate operations, ticket and merchandise revenue streams.
• San Diego Growlers: The San Diego Growlers are another UFA franchise with a similar grassroots community/camp programming orientation. Closely comparable on youth development emphasis.
• Madison Radicals: The Madison Radicals are a professional ultimate frisbee franchise operating under the UFA umbrella. Strong peer in same league with comparable operating model, despite playing in a different division.
• Pittsburgh Thunderbirds: The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds compete in the UFA's East Division. Direct peer in league structure with similar small-team staffing and regional revenue model.
• Philadelphia Phoenix: The Philadelphia Phoenix is a UFA franchise serving the Philadelphia market. Comparable on franchise economics, merchandise, and local sponsorship structure.
• New York Empire: The New York Empire is one of the longest-tenured professional ultimate franchises in the UFA. Useful peer on league economics, sponsorship tiers, and venue operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SeattleCascades
• YouTubeyoutu.be/X5zdc37MVLY
• Facebookfacebook.com/theseattlecascades
• Instagraminstagram.com/seattlecascades
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seattle-cascades-llc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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