HOST CITY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Expression of Interest for cities wanting to host nationals.

Host City Opportunity

Host City Opportunity Overview

Event Specification & What We Need

Key Requirements:

Dates: September 27–29, 2027 (Nationals weekend)

  • Venue: 5,000–10,000 sq ft

  • Type: Arena, convention center, or multi-purpose facility

  • Setup: Main stage for broadcast, multiple gaming stations, spectator seating, vendor booths

  • Technical: 100 Mbps+ internet, power infrastructure for 50+ gaming PCs, broadcast-ready connectivity

  • Lodging: 1,500+ room inventory (partnerships with local hotels)

  • Catering: Food & beverage partnerships (meals for players, crew, media)

  • Parking: Accessible parking (ADA), overflow parking nearby

  • Accessibility: ADA-compliant venue (restrooms, elevators, seating, parking)

  • Repeat visitors (military families travel annually for reunions, growth)

Expected Attendance & Economic Impact

Attendance Breakdown:

  • On-Site Competitors: 500–700 (16 teams × 5 players per team, plus alternates)

  • On-Site Family/Spectators: 800–1,200

  • Crew/Staff/Media: 200–300

  • Total On-Site: 1,500–2,200 people

Economic Impact Assumptions:

  • Average stay: 3 nights (Sept 27–29)

  • Hotel occupancy: 1,200–1,500 rooms

  • Average nightly rate: $100–$150

  • Hotel spend: ~$400K–$700K

  • Food & beverage: ~$200K–$400K

  • Ground transportation (rental cars, rideshare): ~$100K–$200K

  • Retail/entertainment/misc: ~$100K–$200K

  • Total Economic Impact: $8–12M

The Selection Process

Timeline:

  • June 2026: Launch EOI process

  • August 15, 2026: EOI Deadline (hard stop)

  • August 15 – September 1: Review submissions, identify 3–5 finalist cities

  • September 1–15: Finalists submit detailed RFP responses

  • September 15 – October 1: Site visits & negotiations with top 2–3 cities

  • October 2026: Final host city announcement

  • January – September 2027: Event planning & execution with host city

HOST CITY FAQ

  • Dates are fixed for national championship. However, we can discuss flexibility. Contact eoi@bratcorps.com.

  • Yes. All cities welcome. We're looking for community commitment and venue feasibility, not city size. We have additional events that may fit your needs.

  • Full event planning support, marketing co-op, volunteer recruitment, media kit, scheduling, logistics.

  • Unsuccessful EOI cities are first contacts for future years. We'll stay in touch. We’ll also consider you for other events.

  • EOI is non-binding. Finalist cities move to formal RFP (binding) process.

  • Twitch-ready venue (high-speed internet, stage lighting, multiple camera angles). We can advise on technical setup.

  • Shared approach. Brat Corps handles national marketing; host city handles local media, school outreach, base partnerships.

Expression of Interest