Become a 2027 Southern
California Open Sponsor
Put your organization in front of players, families, coaches, and chess fans at one of Glendale’s premier chess events. By sponsoring the Southern California Open, you can support a growing chess tradition while connecting your brand with strategy, education, and community engagement.
Become a sponsorWhy Become a Sponsor?
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Prime visibility across the Glendale community
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1,500+ players and spectators expected
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Connection to strategy, education, and youth development
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On-site and digital exposure before, during, and after the event
Sponsorship Opportunities
Queen
Our top sponsorship offers premier visibility through prominent on-site branding and event recognition.
King
Strong in-venue visibility and repeated attendee impressions.
Bishop
Direct interaction with players and attendees through functional branding.
Knight
Entry-level visibility with tangible branded presence.
In-Kind Sponsorships
Interested in providing goods or services for the event? Contact us to discuss opportunities.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by March 31, 2027, to guarantee full benefits
Pareli Allahverdi
Our top sponsorship offers premier visibility through prominent on-site branding and event recognition.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by March 31, 2027, to guarantee full benefits
- Players Hall Sponsorship (Presented by)
- Main Stage Banner Placement
- Logo on Website, Program & Venue Signage
- Opening & Awards Recognition
- 3 Dedicated Social Media Posts
- Primary Placement on Attendee Bags
- Main Stage Banner Placement
- Logo on Website, Program & Venue Signage
- Opening & Awards Recognition
- 3 Dedicated Social Media Posts
Strong in-venue visibility and repeated attendee impressions.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by March 31, 2027, to guarantee full benefits
- Coffee Break (AM and PM)
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- Logo at Registration Desk
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- Logo Featured in Skittles Room
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- Logo Featured at Raffle
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
Direct interaction with players and attendees through functional branding.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by March 31, 2027, to guarantee full benefits
- Logo on Attendee Bag Inserts
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Wi-Fi Sponsorship
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Logo on Hotel Key Cards
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Logo on Chess Boards & Mats
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Logo Featured at Sponsored Side Event
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
Entry-level visibility with tangible branded presence.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by March 31, 2027, to guarantee full benefits
- Logo on Lanyards
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Logo on Badges
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Logo on Scorebooks and Pens
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Logo on Shirts for Staff, Volunteers, and Directors
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Mention
- Badge Sponsorship
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Thank-You Post
- 2 Comp Passes