The Players’ Lounge Expands with Student-Athletes from Seven New Universities, Will Host Kick-Off Party to Connect Fans with Student-Athlete Partners

The TPL Kick-off event will take place July 23 at the College Football Hall of Fame

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Players’ Lounge (TPL), a Web 3.0 focused platform built to empower relationships between current and former college athletes and their respective fanbases, today announces its expansion with student-athletes at seven new universities: Auburn University, Clemson University, University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Tennessee and University of Texas. To celebrate the launches and growth into eight total markets, The Players’ Lounge will host The TPL Kick-off, the ultimate fan experience event, at the College Football Hall of Fame on July 23, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring more than 60 athletes from all nine TPL schools, along with special guests including former college football greats from each of the schools.

“When we first concepted The Players’ Lounge last Fall, I never thought we’d be where we are today, partnering with some of the best college athletes in the country, and providing unforgettable experiences to some of the biggest fan bases in all of sports,” states Keith Marshall, Co-CEO of The Players’ Lounge. “This event is the culmination of the incredible work of our team, our school ambassadors and the student-athletes that have entrusted us through NIL. We look forward to an amazing event that hopefully captures the essence of what TPL is all about; athlete empowerment, engagement, and community.”

Student-athletes attending the TPL Kick-off include the following schools:

Alabama Rashad Johnson Brian Branch Trey Sanders Demarco Hellams Kristian Story Cameron Latu Malachi Moore Terrion Arnold Dallas Turner Myra Gordon Khyree Jackson Tyler Booker	Auburn TJ Finley Keiondre Jones Nehemiah Pritchett Jaylin Simpson Derick Hall Shedrick Jackson Owen Pappoe Tyler Fromm Jaylin Williams Wendell Green Zep Jasper	Clemson BT Potter Ben Boulware Trenton Simpson Tyler Davis Tyler Venables Jordan McFadden KJ Henry Joseph Ngata
Oklahoma Joshua Eaton DJ Graham Danny Stutsman Trey Morrison Jalen Redmond Olivia Trautman Ragan Smith	Texas Luke Brockermeyer Derrick Johnson Bryan Jones Byron Murphy Justice Finkley Roschon Johnson Jordan Whittington Jaylon Guilbeau Tanner Witt	Tennessee Brandon Turnage Jabari Small Jeremy Banks Tyler Baron Tre Flowers Cooper Mays Cedric Tillman

The Players’ Lounge utilizes Web 3.0 technologies to connect communities of fans and their respective student-athletes through the purchase of NFTs, which serve as fans' subscriptions and unlock a variety of utilities from exclusive message boards to in-person events. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the sales go directly to the student-athlete partners.

More information around how fans can attend the event is to come. What we know for sure is that fans who hold TPLs DGD Mafia NFT as well as a Bayou Cat Crew NFT from the pre-sale on June 25th will be entered for a chance to attend the event which will feature:

• Exclusive speakers from across the schools, the college sports landscape and favorite college football broadcasters
• A lounge featuring pool tables, arcade style games, and more
• A Madden tournament featuring players vs. fans
• Open bar and light bites, and more

“At the College Football Hall of Fame, we pride ourselves on hosting some of the most exclusive events in the country. This TPL Kick-off party will certainly join the ranks of one of our best experiences connecting fans with their favorite athletes,” says Kimberly Beaudin, CEO and President of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. “We believe in celebrating excellence on and off the field and these student-athletes are among the best and brightest of their generation. It is an honor to participate in bringing these athletes together to share exclusive experiences with their die-hard fans.”

More details will be unveiled in the coming months including speakers, attendees and sponsors.

To learn more about the event, become a sponsor or sign up to attend, visit: https://www.theplayerslounge.io/kickoff-party

To join The Players’ Lounge community, visit https://www.theplayerslounge.io/.

About The Player’s Lounge

The Players’ Lounge is a platform built by lettermen to empower relationships within the collegiate sports community through connecting current and former athletes with their respective fan bases while providing opportunities for student-athletes to monetize their individual brands. The Players’ Lounge is the first NIL community envisioned by players built for both fans and players alike. To learn more, visit https://www.theplayerslounge.io/ and follow TPL on Instagram (@thplayerslounge), Twitter (@thplayerslounge), and Facebook (@thplayerslounge).