What Rip City Remix does

Rip City Remix is a professional basketball team operating as the NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The team plays home games at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland and is entering its third season in 2025-26. The organization functions as a player development pipeline for its parent NBA franchise while operating as a standalone minor-league sports business serving local fans, schools, and corporate partners.

Core commercial operations span multiple ticket tiers — single-game tickets, season tickets, group tickets (10+ people from $10 per person with a $25 reservation deposit), courtside seats, and birthday packs — distributed via the Tixr ticketing platform. Merchandise is sold through the Rip City Clothing Co. online storefront, and the team maintains active social media profiles across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X, and TikTok. Community engagement products include the Read With The Remix K-5 literacy program (students read 20 minutes daily for 5 days to earn free game tickets) and the School Day Game event for school groups; both function as marketing and goodwill initiatives targeting the youth and family segment.

Revenue is generated through three documented streams: ticket sales (one-time), merchandise sales (one-time), and corporate sponsorships (licensing/royalty). Customer segments include families and groups seeking affordable entertainment, K-12 schools via literacy programs, and local Portland businesses for marketing activations. Named corporate partners include Jump, Fred Meyer, Backwoods Brewing Company, Axiom Pest, Idegy, Spirit Mountain Casino, and Bidwell Marriott Portland. The franchise is led by President Hannah Grauert and operates with a lean staff of 19 employees; the Portland Trail Blazers serve as the strategic parent entity.

Name

Rip City Remix

Legal name

Rip City Remix

Website

https://ripcity.gleague.nba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rip City Remix is the NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, founded in 2023 in Portland, Oregon. The team develops NBA talent and operates ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, and community literacy programs for Portland fans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single game tickets, season tickets, group tickets, courtside seats, and birthday packs sold directly to consumers through the team website and Tixr platform.
2. Merchandise Sales: Official merchandise including team apparel sold through Rip City Clothing Co. online store.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnerships with local businesses and brands including Jump, Axiom Pest, Fred Meyer, Backwoods Brewing Company, Idegy, Spirit Mountain Casino, and Bidwell Marriott Portland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rip City Remix is the NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, fielding a professional basketball team that plays home games at the Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon. The team sells single-game, season, group, courtside, and birthday pack tickets directly to fans, distributes official branded apparel and gear through the Rip City Clothing Co. online store, and runs community-facing literacy and school-day programs that engage local fans and youth audiences.

Product overview

Rip City Remix is the NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, entering its third season in 2025-26. The organization's core product is its professional basketball team, complemented by multiple service offerings including single-game tickets, season tickets, group tickets with exclusive fan experiences (post-game photos, anthem buddies, performances), birthday packs, and courtside premium seating. Community engagement programs include Read With The Remix (a K-5 reading challenge program awarding free game tickets) and School Day Game events. Merchandise is available through the Rip City Clothing Co. online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Game Tickets Individual game tickets for Rip City Remix home games at the Chiles Center, available for individual purchase by fans attending a single game.
• Season Tickets Full-season ticket packages providing access to all home games with benefits including best seats, best prices, and exclusive perks for season ticket holders.
• Group Tickets and Experiences Group ticket packages of 10+ people with discounted pricing starting at $10 per person, a dedicated ticket rep, and add-on fan experiences such as anthem buddies, halftime performances, and post-game photos.
• Birthday Packs Special birthday celebration packages for young fans attending Rip City Remix home games, sold through the Tixr platform.
• Courtside Tickets Premium courtside seating experience for Rip City Remix home games at the Chiles Center.
• Rip City Clothing Co. Merchandise Official branded apparel and gear for the Rip City Remix sold through the Rip City Clothing Co. online store.
• Read With The Remix School-based literacy program in which K-5 students who read 20 minutes a day for 5 days earn a free child ticket to a Rip City Remix home game, serving local schools and youth audiences.
• School Day Game Special daytime game-day event for school and youth groups offering an interactive basketball experience combined with educational activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• First playoff berth in franchise history achieved in 2025-26 season with 19-17 record
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rose HavenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2026Nonprofit community partner featured during Women's Empowerment Celebration. Day shelter and community center for women, children, and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty.
• Portland FireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2026WNBA team collaboration for third annual Women's Empowerment game with co-branded jersey debut honoring early 2000s Fire team legacy.
• JumpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Rip City Remix with fan activations and promotions throughout the season.
• DSP ConnectionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner reflecting values of innovation and community connection.
• Axiom PestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner bringing fun and accessible activations to fans throughout the season.
• Fred MeyerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional grocery retailer partner with FreshCart program supporting team promotions.
• Backwoods Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Portland craft brewery partner reflecting craft and maker values of the organization.
• Spirit Mountain CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGaming and entertainment partner providing community support and activations.
• Bidwell Marriott PortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner offering accommodations and hospitality for visiting teams and fans.
• Portland Trail BlazerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA parent franchise. Rip City Remix is the official NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers. Team develops players for the NBA organization through two-way contracts and player assignments.
• TixrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner handling all ticket sales including single game, season tickets, group tickets, and special packages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Memphis Hustle: NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies. Mid-market G League franchise with comparable ticket pricing, group-sales focus, and community engagement model.
• Greensboro Swarm: NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets. Comparable mid-sized-market G League team with similar structure, community programming, and lower-tier arena footprint.
• Sioux Falls Skyforce: NBA G League affiliate of the Miami Heat. Established G League franchise operating in a smaller regional market with comparable community and ticketing programs.
• Cleveland Charge: NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Comparable NBA-affiliated G League team with similar operations, ticketing structure, and sponsorship approach.
• Grand Rapids Gold: NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. Mid-market G League team with a comparable mid-size arena and similar corporate-sponsorship-driven revenue mix.
• Long Island Nets: NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets. Directly comparable G League franchise within a major NBA parent's ecosystem, sharing similar revenue model and developmental pipeline.
• Maine Celtics: NBA G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics. Operates in a smaller regional market with comparable G League economics, youth programming, and seasonal ticketing strategy.
• Windy City Bulls: NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. Directly comparable single-entity minor-league basketball franchise operating in a major U.S. market with similar ticketing, sponsorship, and merchandise monetization.
• Iowa Wolves: NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Comparable smaller-market G League franchise with similar regional brand positioning and developmental focus.
• College Park Skyhawks: NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks. Comparable developmental franchise playing in a shared/secondary venue with similar player-development focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ripcityremix
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVuksitdbQu5y7pEUVmNqjg
• Facebookfacebook.com/RipCityRemix
• Instagraminstagram.com/ripcityremix
• TikToktiktok.com/@ripcityremix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rip-city-remix

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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