Perfect Game and EventConnect have renewed and expanded their multi-year housing and technology partnership, cementing EventConnect as the Official Housing Technology Bureau for Perfect Game’s nationwide youth baseball and softball event calendar. The Perfect Game EventConnect partnership covers an operation that produces nearly 10,000 events annually across North America.
Key Takeaways
- Perfect Game and EventConnect extend their multi-year deal, covering nearly 10,000 events per year across the country
- EventConnect partners see an average 30% increase in room-night bookings and teams save up to 24% on hotel costs
- The platform reports a 95% self-service booking rate and 99% overall satisfaction rate
- 92% of 2025 MLB Draft picks had played in Perfect Game events; every first-day selection had attended one
- EventConnect now powers 11,000+ events annually across 800+ destinations with a network of 25,000+ hotels
What the Perfect Game EventConnect Partnership Covers
Perfect Game, headquartered in Sanford, Florida, is the world’s largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service. It hosts hundreds of thousands of games and showcases each year. Over 2,400 alumni have reached Major League Baseball, and 15,805 have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft since 2003.
EventConnect, founded in 2013, operates as the housing and travel technology layer underneath those events. Its white-labeled HousingConnect portal is free for event organizers to use. The platform supports 12,000+ clubs and connects them to a hotel network spanning more than 25,000 properties.
“As Perfect Game has grown, so have the expectations of our athletes, families and partners. Renewing our partnership with EventConnect reflects what has already been proven over time: their technology, team and service model consistently deliver. This relationship plays a meaningful role in our ability to create a seamless, connected experience around every event we host.” — Rob Ponger, CEO of Perfect Game
Performance Metrics Behind the Renewal
The performance data context makes clear why the partnership was extended. EventConnect partners average a 30% lift in room-night bookings. Teams using the platform benefit from up to 24% lower hotel costs. And 95% of bookings happen through self-service, reducing the operational burden on event staff.
A 99% overall satisfaction rate matters in a world where travel logistics are a persistent pressure point for tournament families. For an organization running nearly 10,000 events, even small improvements in housing logistics compound quickly.
Eric Vardon, President of EventConnect, framed the renewal around durability: “For us, this renewal is about much more than technology, it’s about trust, results and shared momentum. Perfect Game represents the gold standard in youth baseball, and we’re proud to continue supporting their growth with a platform built around long-term customer success. Together, we’re not just keeping pace with the industry, we’re helping define where it’s going.”
Industry Validation From SportsETA
John David, CEO of SportsETA, endorsed the deal as representative of a broader shift. “It’s incredibly encouraging to see two valued Sports ETA members, Perfect Game and EventConnect, extend their partnership in a way that reflects where sports tourism is headed. This evolution from traditional housing solutions to a more integrated tourism and technology approach aligns perfectly with what we’re seeing across the industry. Partnerships like this don’t just streamline events; they elevate the overall experience for athletes, families, destinations and rights holders alike.” Both Perfect Game and EventConnect are SportsETA members.
The endorsement frames the partnership not as a one-off vendor arrangement but as a model for how tournament organizers and housing platforms can build long-term, data-driven relationships.
Youth Sports Operators Insights
For club directors and facility investors running multi-site tournament calendars, the metrics here set a measurable benchmark. A 30% room-night increase and 24% cost savings are specific outcomes any event director can use to evaluate their current housing setup. The free-to-use portal model removes a common barrier for smaller organizers exploring managed housing for the first time. Operators not yet using integrated housing technology risk falling behind on both family satisfaction and revenue efficiency as platforms at Perfect Game’s scale demonstrate compounding advantages. directly.
Source: Newswire
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