Portland State Athletics

What Portland State Athletics does

Portland State Athletics is the NCAA Division I FCS intercollegiate athletics department of Portland State University, headquartered at the Viking Pavilion in the Peter W. Stott Center in downtown Portland, Oregon, with primary competition venues at Hillsboro Stadium (football, women's soccer, softball) and Viking Pavilion (men's and women's basketball, volleyball). The department fields 15 varsity sports programs and competes as a member of the Big Sky Conference, with national broadcast exposure via an ESPN+ streaming partnership. The technology stack is built on the Sidearm Sports digital platform powering GoViks.com, mobile apps, and content management, augmented by the INFLCR/Localive Exchange for the department's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program branded as The Shipyard.

Name

Portland State Athletics

Legal name

Portland State University Athletics

Website

https://goviks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Portland State Athletics is the NCAA Division I FCS athletics department of Portland State University, fielding 15 varsity sports in the Big Sky Conference and serving Portland-area fans, alumni donors, and student-athletes through ticketing, NIL, and media programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intercollegiate Athletics

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

College/University Athletic Departments & Varsity Programs (MPAKACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Events, Game Operations & Ticketing (EDALAIAK), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Intercollegiate athletics
• NCAA Division I
• College sports programs
• Athletic fundraising
• NIL programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-game tickets, season tickets, and group sales for football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and other sports events at Hillsboro Stadium and Viking Pavilion
2. Vikings Club Donations: Annual giving program including Vikings Athletic Fund (scholarships), Excellence Funds (team-specific), Capital Gifts (facility projects), Endowments (perpetual scholarships starting at $25,000), and Planned Giving
3. Merchandise Sales: Official merchandise including NIL merchandise through Influxer Shop and MiniJerzeys (replica jerseys), plus branded merchandise at events
4. Media Rights: ESPN+ broadcast deals for Big Sky Conference football games and other home events
5. NIL Marketplace: Commission from NIL deals facilitated through The Shipyard NIL Exchange platform for student-athlete sponsorships and promotions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Portland State Athletics operates 15 NCAA Division I varsity sports programs in the Big Sky Conference, offering ticketed game-day events at Hillsboro Stadium and Viking Pavilion. The department generates revenue through ticket sales, donor cultivation via the Vikings Club program, branded merchandise including NIL products, and media rights, while supporting student-athletes with scholarships and NIL opportunities through the INFLCR Exchange.

Product overview

Portland State Athletics operates a unified sports information and engagement platform centered on its official athletics website, which serves as the primary digital hub for 15 varsity sports programs competing in the Big Sky Conference. The portfolio includes the Vikings Ticket Central for event ticketing, The Shipyard NIL program for student-athlete Name Image and Likeness opportunities via INFLCR Exchange, the Vikings Club donor organization, Varsity Viks alumni association, and the Athletics Hall of Fame. These offerings collectively support game-day experiences, fundraising, alumni engagement, and recognition of athletic excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Shipyard: NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program at Portland State University
• Vikings Club
• Varsity Viks

Products and services

• Portland State Vikings Official Athletics Website (GoViks.com) Official athletics website providing sports schedules, rosters, news, ticket purchasing, and live statistics for Portland State University's 15 varsity sports programs. Used by fans, alumni, donors, and media to follow and engage with Vikings athletics.
• Viking Ticket Central Online ticketing platform enabling fans to purchase single-game tickets, season tickets, and group sales for football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and volleyball home games. Operated through the portlandstate.universitytickets.com platform.
• The Shipyard - NIL at Portland State Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) program enabling Portland State student-athletes to monetize their personal brand through the INFLCR Exchange marketplace, merchandise partnerships via Influxer Shop and MiniJerzeys, and educational resources via the INFLCR Academy.
• Vikings Club Official donor organization providing annual and capital financial support to Portland State Athletics through the Vikings Athletic Fund (scholarships), Excellence Funds (team-specific), Capital Gifts (facility projects), Endowments (perpetual scholarships starting at $25,000), and Planned Giving. Includes tiered memberships such as Peery's Posse, Courtside Club, and Coaches Corner with sport-specific benefits.
• Varsity Viks Student-athlete alumni association connecting former Portland State letterwinners and honorary lettermen through events, newsletters, mentorship opportunities, and a LinkedIn community. Provides networking and engagement for athletics alumni.
• Portland State Athletics Hall of Fame

Quantifiable outcome

• 123 Hall of Fame inductees since 1997
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INFLCR (Localive)coreTechnology or IntegrationINFLCR (now Localive) provides the NIL Exchange platform for Portland State student-athletes to manage Name, Image, and Likeness deals. The platform includes the INFLCR app for deal disclosure, INFLCR Academy for education, and Exchange marketplace connecting businesses with student-athletes.
• Big Sky ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland State is a member of the Big Sky Conference, competing at the NCAA Division I FCS level in football and other sports. The conference includes 13 football-playing schools with ESPN+ broadcast partnerships.
• NCAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Collegiate Athletic Association governs all intercollegiate athletics at Portland State, establishing rules for competition, eligibility, and NIL policies.
• ESPN+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESPN+ streams Big Sky Conference football games and select home events for Portland State Athletics, providing national broadcast visibility.
• Influxer ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial NIL merchandise retailer for Portland State University through the INFLCR Exchange partnership. Offers officially licensed PSU merchandise.
• MiniJerzeysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNIL merchandise partner offering replica football and basketball jerseys for Portland State student-athletes.
• Sidearm SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationSidearm Sports provides the digital platform powering GoViks.com website, mobile apps, ticketing integration, and content management system for Portland State Athletics.
• Les Schwab Tire CentersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor visible on game broadcasts and materials for Portland State football home games.
• OnPoint Community Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor visible on game broadcasts and materials for Portland State football home games.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• UC Davis Aggies Athletics: Big Sky Conference associate member competing at NCAA Division I (FCS) in football with similar media-rights structure (ESPN+) and donor-based funding model.
• Montana Grizzlies Athletics: Fellow Big Sky Conference / NCAA Division I FCS member with similar portfolio of varsity sports, comparable donor (Grizzly Scholarship Association) and ticketing infrastructure; most direct competitive and operational peer for PSU.
• Weber State Wildcats Athletics: Big Sky Conference peer at NCAA Division I level with a similar mix of sports, donor programs, and ESPN+ broadcast exposure; directly comparable in scale and Big Sky economics.
• Eastern Washington Eagles Athletics: Big Sky Conference / NCAA Division I FCS peer with similar market size and revenue model; competes with PSU in football and other conference sports and operates comparable donor/ticketing infrastructure.
• Idaho Vandals Athletics: Big Sky Conference member at NCAA Division I (FCS) with comparable varsity sport lineup, ticketing model, and donor-driven revenue streams; competes directly in conference play.
• Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Athletics: Big Sky Conference peer at NCAA Division I level operating a similar athletic department structure with comparable ticket, donor, and media-rights revenue mix.
• Sacramento State Hornets Athletics: Big Sky Conference peer competing at NCAA Division I in the same sports and sharing the ESPN+ broadcast ecosystem; comparable in scale and donor/ticketing economics.
• Montana State Bobcats Athletics: Big Sky Conference / NCAA Division I FCS peer offering similar sport portfolio, donor program (Bobcat Boosters), and conference-level media rights economics; directly competes with PSU for Big Sky standings.

Broad incumbents

• Oregon State Beavers Athletics: In-state Pac-12/former Pac-12 peer operating a substantially larger athletic department with FBS football and broader revenue base; relevant comparable for sponsorship competition and regional fan-base overlap, though at a different tier.

Others

• INFLCR (Localive): Technology vendor powering PSU's The Shipyard NIL Exchange and the INFLCR athlete app; relevant adjacent comparable for the NIL platform/infrastructure layer that PSU depends on for NIL compliance and deal facilitation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/psuviksfb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GoPortlandState
• Facebookfacebook.com/psuviks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/psuviks
• Instagraminstagram.com/psuviksfb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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