Custom Products for Fundraisers and School Activities with Spirit Designs, Quantity Considerations, and Sponsor-Friendly Printing

Custom stadium cups are one of the most dependable fundraising products because they are practical, can be used multiple times, and keep the school's name visible long after the event. If you are looking for a good, reliable option for PTO/PTA evenings, booster club events, tournaments, and graduation celebrations, stadium cups are optimal for situations where you need a sturdy cup that will be saved and used by families.

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Are stadium cups suitable for school fundraising activities?

Yes, stadium cups are very effective for school fundraising activities because they are “worth a keep”, they can be used at concession stands and family gatherings, and they offer ongoing brand advertisement.

They are particularly effective for:

• Booster clubs (football, basketball, baseball, cheer)
• PTO/PTA fundraisers
• Field day and school carnival drink station
• Graduation and senior activities
• Youth sports tournaments and concession stand on weekends

If someone is choosing between types of cups, you can put the comparison where you think they will have the most uncertainty:

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Best stadium cup setup by school event type

Which setup to use depend on whether you are selling drinks quickly (concessions) or selling keepsakes (fundraiser merchandise).

Setup A: Concessions (fastest lines)

Select one main design, one cup size, and make it high contrast, one color.

Stadium cups work as the default for sodas, waters, lemonades, and mixed drinks.

Setup B: Fundraiser merchandise (highest perceived value)

Include a spirit design, the year, and the mascot so families are likely to keep it.

This is perfect for Spirit Night, homecoming, senior night, graduation, etc.

Setup C: Sponsor-supported events (pays for the order)

Front: school spirit design. Back: Sponsor list in a clear hierarchy.

Cups are one of the most favored sponsorship items because they are visible as they travel home.## What Stadium Cups are Best for Concessions and School Functions?

In school settings, the optimal cup size is the one which facilitates your standard pour and spill prevention. Mid-size cups are the most universally safe, while larger cups are good when you're selling fewer, more expensive drinks.

Apply this guideline:

• Concessions + children = spill control and quick service are most important
• Tournaments + extended periods = fewer refills are most important
• Graduation events + memorabilia = high visibility and collectability are most important

Operationally, it is best to have just one size for the entire event. Having multiple sizes increases volunteer bottlenecks and mistakes.

Quantity planning for school fundraisers (simple and practical)

A practical planning range for school events is 1.1–1.5 cups per expected attendee for single-serving events, and 1.5–2.2 cups per attendee for tournaments, long events, or heavy concession volume.

Quick quantity planner

Reality check: if your design looks like official school merch, people will buy extras “for siblings” and “for grandparents.”

What is the best print to put on stadium cups when fundraising?

A single spirit message is the best to print. It should be school name + mascot (or initials) + year, plus a tagline. This makes the cup selective and prevents it from being thrown away.

Ideas for School Cup Designs:

• School name + mascot + year (best keepsake option)
• “Class of 2026”/ “Senior Night”/“Homecoming”
• “Booster Club” + sport (football, baseball, cheer, etc.)
• A very simple chant (“Go Tigers!”/ “We Are ____!”)
• Name of the event (“Fall Festival”, “Spring Carnival”)

Design constraint rule: If a design has a lot of text, it will get overlooked at a busy event.

Best logo placement on school cups (for a neat, sponsor-friendly look)

The front side is the school identity. The back is for sponsors (if needed) with a clear size hierarchy.

Design suggestion:

• Front: mascot graphic or school name (dominantly sized)
• Back: sponsor list (smaller) + “Thank you sponsors”
• Optional: a small collectible stamp of the year at the bottom

Sponsor hierarchy rule: 1-2 “top sponsors” can be larger, the rest should be the same size to avoid a cluttered look.

Simple and practical quantity planning for school fundraisers

A realistic estimate for fundraising events is 1.1–1.5 cups per expected attendee for single-serving events, and 1.5–2.2 cups per attendee for tournaments, longer events, or high concession volume.

Reality check: If your design looks like official merch, people will buy extras for siblings and grandparents.

Sport bottles, can coolers, and stadium cups

Use stadium cups for any school events and concessions, sports bottles for athletes and team fundraising, and can coolers for adult sponsor events and family tailgates.

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  Sports bottles: 
  
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High-ROI bundles for schools (keep it simple)

Bundle cups with one spirit accessory. This way, you raise more per order without creating confusion.

Best bundles:

• Drawstring bags:

Common mistakes that make fundraiser cup designs look cheap

Most school fundraiser cups fail because they try to include too much text or too many design elements.

Don't include:

• Small text. For example, don’t include tiny slogans, long mission statements, or full sponsor paragraphs.
• Low contrast school colors (like dark-on-dark prints).
• Sponsor logos. Avoid too many sponsor logos, and when you do include them, ensure there is some hierarchy (e.g. don’t make them all the same size).
• Pantheon mascots. Avoid highly detailed mascots and color variants that look muddy when they are printed small.
• Too many options. Don’t have multiple cup sizes for one event. Volunteers often get confused.

Frequently Asked Questions: Custom Stadium Cups for School Fundraisers

Do stadium cups work for kids' school events?

Yes. Stadium cups work well for kids. They are easy to hold, durable, and work great when used for concession-style drinks.

What should we print for a booster club fundraiser?

Keep it simple: use the sport, the school's name, and the year. Booster cups are the best sellers when they resemble official merch for the team.

Are stadium cups better than regular plastic cups for fundraising?

Yes, stadium cups are typically better than normal plastic cups for fundraising because stadium cups not only get used when they are sold, but they are also kept for a long time causing long-term impressions.

What’s the best way to include sponsors on a school cup?

Keep school pride on the front, then put the sponsors on the back. Use a clean hierarchy to separate the different sponsor levels. Mixing up the size of sponsor logos looks cluttered, so keep sponsor sizes consistent.