The Metro Conference Partners with vivenu for Championship Ticketing

Metro Conference consolidates ticketing on vivenu platform to enhance the fan experience and to unlock new opportunities to target audiences and grow revenues.

EDISON, N.J. / NEW YORK, October 26, 2026 - The Metro Conference, which features 25 sports across 13 institutions across five U.S. states., has chosen vivenu, the ticketing platform for live entertainment enterprises, as the ticketing partner for its championship events.

The partnership was secured by Van Wagner, a leading, full-service sports advertising and entertainment agency which manages the Metro Conference’s sponsorship and marketing partners program.

The partnership arrives at the start of a new chapter for the Conference. The 2026-27 academic year is the Metro's 46th year of competition and its first under the new name and visual identity that took effect earlier this year. With 13 member institutions across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maryland, the Conference plays in front of fans in some of the country's largest media markets, including New York and Boston.

The Metro is consolidating nearly all its championships under a single ticketing platform, vivenu, to simplify the buying process and improve the fan experience. Fans who previously moved between several different systems will now find nearly all championship tickets in one place, with the same easy checkout from event to event.

"We are excited about our partnership with vivenu and the opportunity to continue enhancing the experience for fans attending Metro Conference championships," said Metro Conference Commissioner Travis Tellitocci. "We are always looking for ways to improve the championship experience, and vivenu provides us with a great partner and an innovative platform that will help us better serve our fans."

"The Metro just gave itself a new name and a clear idea of who it wants to be. Now it gets to know the people who show up for it," said Darby M. Roggow, vivenu's Director of Collegiate Partnerships. "When a family buys tickets to one championship, Travis and his team will know who they are and can invite them back for the next one. Fans get an easier day at the event. The conference gets a way to grow championship revenue from its own audience, with more repeat buyers and a fan base its sponsors will pay to reach."

The Metro joins more than 150 U.S. institutions and conferences that use vivenu's ticketing platform.

About the Metro Conference

Now in its 46th year of competition, the Metro Conference unites 13 institutions committed to excellence in academics and athletics. Anchored in one of the nation's most dynamic regions and largest media markets, the Metro’s 2027-28 membership includes: Canisius University, Iona University, Le Moyne College, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary's University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena University. Connect with the Metro on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at @MetroConfSports, or visit TheMetro.org.

About vivenu

vivenu is the global technology leader in advanced, AI-native ticketing infrastructure, empowering organizers to transform their primary sales channel into a strategic business asset. Designed for high-performance and full customization, vivenu's API-first platform powers the world's most demanding event ecosystems, with an AI assistant that runs ticketing operations and surfaces revenue opportunities in real time. This includes the Grammy Awards, the Golden Globes, and global sports phenomena such as HYROX and Stanford Athletics.

With a footprint spanning 50+ countries, vivenu specializes in managing complex fan journeys and premium experiences. Whether it is handling massive demand spikes for icons like Bad Bunny, orchestrating campus-wide partnerships for 150+ colleges, or integrating hospitality for venues like the KKL Luzern, vivenu provides the digital backbone for the future of entertainment. By prioritizing data ownership and seamless connectivity, vivenu ensures that organizers remain at the heart of the fan relationship.