Fanbase introduced as an Official Partner of the WHL
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League today announced Fanbase as an Official Partner of the WHL.
“We are pleased to welcome Fanbase as an Official Partner of the WHL,” commented WHL Commissioner Dan Near. “The 23 member Clubs of the WHL are continually looking for innovative ways to improve upon the fan experience and we’re looking forward to exploring new opportunities with Fanbase.”
Fanbase is a complete ticketing and fan experience platform built for ambitious sports organizations. Used by more than 300 teams across the U.S., U.K., and now Canada, Fanbase brings ticketing, memberships, premium, fan data, and communication channels together in one platform, helping organizations: grow revenue, build stronger fan relationships and like a top pro team without the huge costs.
“The Western Hockey League has everything we love about live sports: teams deeply rooted in their communities, incredibly passionate fans, and organizations constantly looking for new ways to grow,” said Ali Crawley, CEO and Co-founder of Fanbase. “There’s a huge opportunity for technology to help those teams build even stronger relationships with their fans, understand their audiences better and create more opportunities for people to attend and engage throughout the season.
“We’re incredibly proud to become an Official Partner of the Western Hockey League and excited to start working directly with its teams.”
Fanbase’s technology is designed to make buying and attending live sports simpler for fans, while giving teams a clearer understanding of their audience and the tools to turn engagement into long-term growth.
About Fanbase
Fanbase is a dynamic digital platform that provides sports clubs and organizations with comprehensive tools for ticketing, fan engagement, and operational management, designed to enhance the overall fan experience and streamline cub operations.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
