Custom Stadium Cups for Fundraisers & School Events: Spirit Designs, Quantity Planning, and Sponsor-Friendly Printing

Custom stadium cups are one of the most reliable fundraiser items because they’re useful, reusable across seasons, and keep the school's name visible long after the event ends. If you want a safe, high-utility choice for PTO/PTA nights, booster clubs, tournaments, and graduation celebrations, stadium cups are best when you need a durable cup that families will keep and reuse.

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Are stadium cups good for school fundraisers?

Yes, stadium cups are a strong school fundraiser product because they feel “worth keeping,” they work for concession stands and family events, and they create repeat brand exposure.

They’re especially effective for:

• Booster clubs (football, basketball, baseball, cheer)
• PTO/PTA fundraising nights
• Field day + school carnival drink stations
• Graduations and senior events
• Youth sports tournaments and weekend concessions

If someone is deciding between cup types, link your comparison where the doubt is highest:

Best stadium cup setup by school event type

The best setup depends on whether you’re selling drinks fast (concessions) or selling keepsakes (fundraiser merch).

Setup A: Concessions (fastest lines)

Choose one cup size, one main print, and keep it high-contrast.

Use stadium cups as the standard for soda, water, lemonade, and mixed concession drinks.

Setup B: Fundraiser merch (highest perceived value)

Use a spirit design + year + mascot so families keep it.

This works well for “Spirit Night,” homecoming week, senior night, and graduation.

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

Front = school pride, back = sponsor list with clear hierarchy.

Sponsors love cups because they travel home and stay visible.

What size stadium cup is best for concession stands and school events?

For schools, the best cup size is the one that matches your standard pour and prevents spills mid-size cups are usually the safest default, while larger cups work best when you’re selling fewer, higher-value drinks.

Use this decision rule:

• Concessions + kids = prioritize spill control and speed
• Tournaments + long games = prioritize fewer refills
• Graduation + keepsake = prioritize visibility and collectability

Operational rule: pick one primary size for the whole event whenever possible multiple sizes slow down volunteers and increase mistakes.

What should you print on fundraiser stadium cups?

Print one “spirit-first” message that reads instantly: school name + mascot (or initials) + year, then a short tagline. This makes cups collectible and keeps them out of the trash.

High-performing school cup ideas:

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

Design restraint rule: if the design needs someone to “read closely,” it will fail at a busy school event.

Best logo placement for school cups (so it looks clean and sponsor-friendly)

Front print should be the school identity. Back print should be sponsors (if needed) with clear size hierarchy.

Recommended layout:

• Front: mascot mark or school name (largest)
• Back: sponsor list (smaller) + “Thank you sponsors”
• Optional: small year stamp near the bottom to make it collectible

Sponsor hierarchy rule: 1–2 “top sponsors” can be larger, everyone else should be uniform avoid visual chaos.

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.”

Stadium cups vs sports bottles vs can coolers for school fundraising

Stadium cups are best for broad school events and concessions; sports bottles are best for athletes and team fundraising; can coolers are best for adult-focused sponsor events or family tailgates.

• Stadium cups (broadest audience):
• Sports bottles (team fundraising):
• Can coolers (tailgates / sponsor events):

Here’s another guide if you’re looking for a stadium cup comparison

• Stadium cups vs plastic cups (Page 6)
• Stadium Cups vs Disposable Plastic Cups:

High-ROI bundles for schools (keep it simple)

Bundle cups with one “spirit accessory” so you raise more per order without creating confusion.

Best bundles:

• Spirit buttons (cheap add-on, high adoption):
• Drawstring bags (teams + giveaways):

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 elements.

Avoid:

• Tiny slogans, long mission statements, or full sponsor paragraphs
• Low contrast school colors (dark-on-dark prints)
• Too many sponsor logos with equal sizing (no hierarchy)
• Complex mascot detail that turns muddy when printed small
• Multiple cup sizes for one event (volunteer confusion)

FAQs about custom stadium cups for school fundraisers

Do stadium cups work for kids’ school events?

Yes. Stadium cups are popular because they’re easy to hold, durable, and useful for concession-style drinks.

What should we print for a booster club fundraiser?

Use the sport + school name + year and keep it bold. Booster cups sell best when they feel like official team merch.

Are stadium cups better than regular plastic cups for fundraising?

Usually yes for fundraising because stadium cups are more likely to be kept and reused—meaning more long-term impressions.

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

Front = school pride, back = sponsors with a clean hierarchy. Keep sponsor sizing consistent to avoid clutter.