What World Chase Tag does

World Chase Tag (WCT) operates a global competitive tag league built around a proprietary arena format called the Quad. Founded in 2011 by brothers Christian and Damien Devaux, WCT owns the sport's underlying IP — the ruleset, the Quad arena specification, and the trademarks "World Chase Tag," "Chase Tag," "Quad," "Chase-Off," and "Don't Get Caught" — and serves as the sole governing body for sanctioned competition. As of 2026 the company has licensed 46+ Quads across 14-18 countries, ranked 223 teams, staged seven World Championships, and distributed competition footage to broadcasters in 37+ countries including ESPN, BBC, NBC, and CNN. WCT also operates a coaching certification program, a Women's Division (launched 2024), a WCT Academy Youth League in Europe (launched 2025), and merchandise.

WCT monetizes through five distinct revenue streams: (1) per-facility licensing fees from the 46+ Quad operators globally; (2) broadcast and media rights sold country-by-country; (3) sponsorship, including disclosed deals with Zaxby's and Gorilla Glue; (4) hardware — Quad sales, supported by a manufacturing partnership with Simplified Building for the EMEA supply chain; and (5) athlete licensing at $25/year, plus event production (Chase-Offs, National Championships, World Championships). In 2020, WCT took an equity investment from Tupelo Honey (Gray Television) and installed Cary Glotzer as President, anchoring broadcast production capability. Headcount is small (1-10 employees) and financials are undisclosed.

The forward strategy is twofold: (a) launch WCT+ in 2026 as a direct-to-consumer streaming platform to capture owned subscription economics on top of linear broadcast; and (b) extend the physical footprint into new buyer categories — municipal and government customers via the first public outdoor 8x8m Quad installations in Joigny and Évry-Courcouronnes, France — and new geographies including Israel, Réunion Island, India, and China. WCT has also engaged Equity Sports Partners to outsource sponsorship sales, signaling a transition from founder-led to professionally scaled commercial distribution.

Name

World Chase Tag

Legal name

World Chase Tag

Website

https://worldchasetag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

World Chase Tag operates a global competitive tag league, owning the sport's IP (Quad arena, format, trademarks) and licensing it to 46+ gyms across 14-18 countries. Revenue comes from gym licensing, broadcast rights in 37+ countries, sponsorship, hardware sales, athlete licenses, and a forthcoming WCT+ streaming platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Competitive Sports League & Arena Licensing

NAICS

Other Spectator Sports (711219), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Local Combat Sports Promoters (Independent circuits) (MPAKAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Extreme Sports Event Operators & Competition Experiences (THAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Competitive sports league
• Arena licensing program
• Athlete certification courses
• Live event broadcast
• Parkour agility competition

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broadcast & Media Rights: Championship events distributed in 37+ countries through international broadcast partners (ESPN, BBC, NBC Sports, Channel 4, ITV, L'Equipe, Fox Sports, CNN). Revenue from media rights deals with international broadcasters.
2. Licensing Network: Recurring revenue from WCT™ Training Centers and Performance Centers worldwide on annual licensing fees, plus annual athlete licenses ($25/year) across the competitive base of licensed athletes.
3. Quad™ Sales & Territories: One-time and recurring revenue from official 8m and 12m Quad™ supply, territory build licenses, and self-build program. 8m starts at €19,000, 12m starts at €36,000. Custom configurations quoted per market.
4. Live Events: Ticketed championships and host-city partnerships generating revenue from ticket sales, host fees, and event production services. From national Chase-Off qualifiers to World Championships.
5. Sponsorship: Title, broadcast and activation partnerships (Title Partner, Broadcast Partner, Quad & Activation tiers) giving brands native placement. Zaxby's and Gorilla Glue have been named sponsors. Indicative budgets range from under $25k to $500k+.
6. Direct to Consumer: WCT+ subscription streaming, YouTube monetization across 5M+ follower base generating ad revenue, and official merchandise through the E-Vadr store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World Chase Tag operates the first and only global league for competitive tag, governing sanctioned events from grassroots Chase-Offs through National and World Championships. The company sells a proprietary modular arena called the Quad™ (available in 12m competition and 8m compact sizes), licenses its brand to gyms and municipalities as Training Centers and Performance Centers, sells annual athlete licenses, runs online coaching certification programs (Level 1-3), and broadcasts events through international media partners and a forthcoming WCT+ streaming platform.

Product overview

World Chase Tag operates as a global sports league governing competitive tag. The core product is The Quad™ — a trademarked, competition-grade arena available in 12m (competition standard) and 8m (compact) sizes sold to licensed gyms and venues. The ecosystem includes WCT Academy™ for youth development, certified coaching programs (Level 1-3), gym licensing (Training Centers and Performance Centers), and athlete licensing. Event formats range from Chase-Off™ ranking events to National Championships and World Championships. A direct-to-consumer streaming platform (WCT+) is launching in 2026. Merchandise includes trading cards and the E-Vadr store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Quad™: The official trademarked 12m x 12m or 8m x 8m arena where Chase Tag competitions take place
• Chase-Off™
• WCT+™
• WCT Academy™
• WCT Athlete License
• Don't Get Caught™

Products and services

• The Quad™ Arena The proprietary trademarked Chase Tag playing arena available in two sizes: 12m x 12m (competition standard, 144 sq.m floor space) and 8m x 8m (compact, 65 sq.m floor space). Built with marine-grade plywood surfaces and galvanized steel frames using Kee Klamp fittings. Modular design enables global shipping with 4-14 hour installation. Sold to licensed gyms, municipalities, and event organizers. 8m starts at €19,000 and 12m starts at €36,000.
• WCT Academy™ Youth classes and clubs program offering professional training environments for aspiring young athletes, with a structured pathway from introductory classes to competitive play through the WCT Academy Youth League. Includes live youth events across Europe and programs in 7 countries.
• WCT+ Streaming Platform Direct-to-consumer subscription streaming platform for World Chase Tag content, scheduled for launch in 2026. Will offer live events and on-demand premium programming as a complement to free YouTube content.
• Live Championship Events Ticketed competitive events ranging from Chase-Off™ ranking qualifiers to National Championships and Continental/World Championships. Includes the flagship World Championships held annually (WCT1 through WCT7 staged, with WCT7 in June 2026). Events feature global broadcast integration and serve as the primary demand-generation engine.
• WCT™ Athlete License Annual athlete licensing program required for ranked competition, team membership, and sanctioned event participation. Priced at $25 per year. Creates the competitive base of licensed athletes globally.
• WCT™ Training Center and Performance Center Licensing Licensed gym network program offering recurring revenue opportunities. Operators license the WCT brand and Quad™ arena format as Training Centers or Performance Centers worldwide. Currently 46+ licensed facilities in 16-18 countries. Includes coach certification requirements and access to run Chase-Off ranking events.
• WCT Level 1 Certification Self-paced online course covering core concepts, movements, and methodology. Prerequisite for Standard License Agreement (SLA) to offer Chase Tag classes and events. Available in English and French. Cost: €350.
• WCT Level 2 Certification Advanced certification covering complete rules, Chase-Off competition management, team and individual events. Mandatory for coaches and organizations under Official License Agreement who own a Quad™ arena.
• WCT Level 3 Certification Master-level instructor certification for the instructor team involved in developing and updating certification materials for the WCT coaching ecosystem.
• E-Vadr Official Merchandise Store Official merchandise store for World Chase Tag jerseys, apparel, and branded items. Accessible at e-vadr.com. YouTube Join subscribers receive 10% discount.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3B+ lifetime views worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor, core and regional.

• Arnold Sports FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2023WCT6 Pan American Championship held at Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio (March 3-5, 2023). Rebroadcast on ESPN. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger voiced support for the sport.
• Zaxby'sminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 November 2020Official Clock Sponsor of World Chase Tag USA 2020. Partnership secured by Equity Sports Partners, sponsorship sales agency for WCT. First episode aired November 12th on NBCSN.
• Simplified Building / Assemblage DirectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020European supplier of Kee Klamp galvanized steel fittings used to build all Quads in Europe, Middle East & Africa since 2018. Also event sponsor for Le Mans (2021), Antwerp (2021), and Lyon (2021). Enables rapid Quad assembly (under 3 hours for 3 persons).
• NBC Sports GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive U.S. broadcast home for World Chase Tag. WCT USA 2020 aired on NBCSN as an eight-episode series with 30 broadcast airings. Continuing partnership for US media distribution rights.
• ESPNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUS broadcast partner for Pan American Championship from Arnold Sports Festival (2023). Featured on ESPN networks for major events alongside BBC, Channel 4, ITV, L'Equipe, Fox Sports, and CNN.
• BBC, Channel 4, ITV, L'Equipe, Fox Sports, CNNmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational broadcast network partners covering WCT events in 37+ territories. Each network broadcasts championship events and highlights to their respective audiences.
• Gorilla GlueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of WCT7 World Championships (June 2026), helping hold the record-breaking event together.
• MANAHA (Réunion Island)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench company bringing WCT to Réunion Island (Southern Hemisphere's first Quad). Partnered with local parkour club Gayar for classes and events. Quad unveiled at Sports & Leisure Show.
• D Chase (Israel)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner for first Middle East Quad installation in Hadera, Israel. WCT EMEA manager Loïc Ascarino collaborated on the installation. High school WCT classes started January 2024.
• Parkour59regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMain organizer of World Chase Tag Roubaix 2023 as part of URBX Festival. Local team also competing at highest levels (WCT6 & WCT7 France Champion).
• URBX Festival / La Condition PubliqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue and festival organizer for World Chase Tag Roubaix 2023. Provided venue, lighting, screens, and sound systems.
• Webedia EventminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent organizer for Fanta Fun Awards Paris 2023, which featured World Chase Tag as an activity. Charles Poujade and Mélanie Buffetaud ran Chase Tag animation and initiation.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Spartan Race: Global obstacle-course racing series with franchised events, regional championships, and a world championship. Closest direct peer to WCT in combining physical obstacle competition, global event series, broadcast content, and a licensed-affiliate model.
• Tough Mudder: Obstacle course event operator running branded endurance events worldwide with ticketed participation. Comparable business model in monetizing obstacle-based competition, event production, and sponsor activations aimed at the same 16-34 active demographic.
• BattleBots: Niche televised combat-competition property with a built-in licensed arena format, recurring tournament events, and active YouTube/social content channels. Highly comparable structural model to WCT's arena-branded global league format.

Broad incumbents

• American Ninja Warrior: Long-running NBC obstacle competition franchise that has defined the obstacle-sport entertainment category in the US. A broader incumbent that competes for the same athlete pool and viewer attention but operates at vastly larger broadcast scale.
• Red Bull Art of Motion: Red Bull-owned freerunning competition and content property with global events and a strong YouTube/social presence. Broad incumbent that competes for sponsorship dollars, athletes, and the same obstacle-sport video audience.

Emerging players

• FIG Parkour / World Parkour Championship: Federation-organized parkour competitions that share WCT's core athlete base (parkour/freerunning practitioners) and overlapping venue format, but operate as a sanctioned judged sport rather than a licensed commercial league.
• Premier Lacrosse League: Newer US sports league built around a niche traditional sport with broadcast deals and DTC streaming. Provides a comparable template for how a privately funded niche league monetizes broadcast, ticketed events, and merchandise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WorldChaseTag
• Instagraminstagram.com/worldchasetag
• TikToktiktok.com/@worldchasetag
• Facebookfacebook.com/worldchasetag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/world-chase-tag

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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