Become a 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
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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
Premier visibility, event naming association, high-traffic brand exposure without over-saturating deliverables.
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.
Pawn
We welcome in-kind partnerships with brands that can help elevate the tournament experience through thoughtfully curated products, services, hospitality, or experiential contributions in exchange for meaningful brand exposure and event integration.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by June 30 to guarantee full benefits
Pareli Allahverdi
Premier visibility, event naming association, high-traffic brand exposure without over-saturating deliverables.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by June 30 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
- 6 Comp Passes
- Street Banners (primary placement)
- Main Stage Banner Placement
- Logo on Website, Program & Venue Signage
- Opening & Awards Recognition
- 3 Dedicated Social Media Posts
- 6 Comp Passes
Strong in-venue visibility and repeated attendee impressions.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by June 30 to guarantee full benefits
- Coffee Break (AM and PM)
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- 4 Comp Passes
- Coffee Break (AM and PM)
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- 4 Comp Passes
- Spectator Lounge
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- 4 Comp Passes
- Raffle Sponsorship
- Logo on Website & Program
- Awards Ceremony Mention
- 2 Social Media Mentions
- 4 Comp Passes
Direct interaction with players and attendees through functional branding.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by June 30 to guarantee full benefits
- Registration Desk
- Logo on Website & Program
- 3 Comp Passes
- Lanyards
- Logo on Website & Program
- 3 Comp Passes
- Hotel Key Cards
- Logo on Website & Program
- 3 Comp Passes
- Volunteer & Staff Shirts
- Logo on Website & Program
- 3 Comp Passes
- Sponsored Side Event (Blitz or Youth)
- Logo on Website & Program
- 3 Comp Passes
Entry-level visibility with tangible branded presence.
Interested? Reach out for full details & contract
Reserve by June 30 to guarantee full benefits
- Scorebooks and Pens
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Thank-You Post
- 2 Comp Passes
- Attendee Bags
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Thank-You Post
- 2 Comp Passes
- WiFi Sponsorship
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Thank-You Post
- 2 Comp Passes
- Chess Boards and Mats
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Thank-You Post
- 2 Comp Passes
- Badge Sponsorship
- Logo on Website & Program
- Group Social Media Thank-You Post
- 2 Comp Passes





