“Bold Innovation”: Big West Modernizes Championship Experience with vivenu

Düsseldorf/California, December 12, 2025. The Big West is advancing its event modernization strategy by naming vivenu as its new official ticketing partner. Facilitated by Van Wagner, this strategic partnership underscores The Big West’s commitment to redefining the championship experience through technological innovation and providing a premier environment for fans and athletes.

The collaboration officially kicks off at the 2026 Big West Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships. Here, the technology will be deployed for the first time to meet the Conference’s high standards.

“The Big West is committed to innovation that enhances how our fans experience our championships,” said Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly. “vivenu brings a modern, secure and intuitive ticketing platform that matches our vision for delivering best-in-class championship environments. We are proud to partner with a company that shares our bold approach to elevating the fan journey, all while deepening the connection between our events and the communities we serve.”

The Big West’s decision marks another major conference selecting vivenu, further validating the company’s potential as a leading technology partner in the U.S. sports landscape. “We are excited to introduce the vivenu platform and its advanced ticketing capabilities to The Big West community,” said Keal Blache, VP of Global Partnerships & Strategy at vivenu. With this partnership, The Big West reinforces its dedication to “Bold Innovation” laying the groundwork for a modern, data-driven fan experience for years to come.

About The Big West

The Big West is an NCAA Division I member with 11 current members and the shared goal of empowering every student-athlete in competition and in life and uniting its university communities through championship experiences. Formed in 1969, The Big West membership consists of Cal Poly, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal State Fullerton, CSUN, Hawai‘i, Long Beach State, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara. Beginning in 2026-27, Utah Valley California Baptist and Sacramento State join as full members while UC Davis and Hawai'i depart.

About vivenu

vivenu is the technology leader in global event ticketing, offering a flexible and advanced ticketing platform tailored to organizers’ brands, sales, and unique business needs. Leading organizers make the most of their ticketing with vivenu’s full-service support and a platform designed for customization, reliability, and connectivity. Its white-label platform gives organizers worldwide full control over their ticketing experience and customer data, turning ticketing into a key business asset. With offices in Europe and North America, vivenu supports 900+ premier event enterprises in 40+ countries and is trusted by notable brands like the Grammy Awards, HYROX, Stanford Athletics, The Special Olympics, and many more.

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