Recess | Social Sports
Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Social Sports Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your players—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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65.9K+
Samples Distributed
206.7K+
Consumers Reached
117+
Top Markets
40+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking social sports leagues like yours to reach engaged players.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your players with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your social sports league.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Social sports league

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific players. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your social sports league and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your players after completion of event.

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with Social Sports

10/10

"The product sampling event with a local energy drink brand was phenomenal for our community. We saw incredible engagement from our players, and the activation actually helped offset our venue rental costs while giving our members something exciting to experience during game nights."

UR

Urban Kickball League DC

Venue Partner

9/10

"As a sports league that's always looking to enhance member experience, these brand activations have been a perfect fit. The protein supplement company we worked with not only provided great samples but also helped us create a more dynamic social environment for our athletes."

WI

Windy City Volleyball Club

Venue Partner

8/10

"We've tried multiple marketing strategies, but these product sampling events have been uniquely effective in connecting with our members. The nutrition bar brand we partnered with brought incredible energy and helped us generate buzz around our upcoming tournament season."

PH

Phoenix Social Sports Network

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.