Connected by Design: Ally's Integrated Fan Experience at the ACC Women's Tournament
793
Gameplay Sessions
412
Photos Captured
597
Covers Printed
At the 2026 Ally ACC Women's Basketball Tournament, PivotXP partnered with Etzel to build a fully connected fan engagement system that unified multiple activations into one seamless experience. By combining registration, gameplay, and content capture into a single ecosystem, Ally transformed its footprint into a frictionless, data-driven journey for every guest.
Client
Ally / ESPN / Etzel
Location
Duluth, GA


Ally
The Foundation: A Custom Registration Ecosystem
PivotXP developed a custom API-driven registration system that allowed guests to enter their information once — and use it across the entire footprint.
Upon entry, fans registered their details and received a branded Ally card designed to resemble a credit card. This card became their key to every activation, enabling instant participation without repeated form fills.
At each station, guests simply scanned their card — unlocking a seamless experience across games, photo ops, and prize moments.
This system allowed Ally to track guest participation across activations, identify top performers in competitions, manage prize distribution, deliver digital content instantly, and understand which experiences resonated most.
1x
Single Registration
API
Driven System
Full
Cross-Activation Tracking


Ally
Champion Moments: Trophy Photo Experience
Fans stepped into a championship moment by posing with the ACC Women's trophy in a fully branded photo experience.
After scanning their Ally card, the system automatically pulled their favorite team and dynamically applied that team's logo to their final image.
Each guest walked away with a personalized, team-branded photo — delivered instantly for sharing.
412
Branded Photos
API
Personalized Overlays
Instant
Scan-to-Capture
Ally
Real-Time Competition: Pop-A-Shot Leaderboard
PivotXP brought game-day intensity to life with a fully instrumented Pop-A-Shot experience powered by real-time scoring.
Custom-installed sensors tracked every made basket, feeding data directly into a live leaderboard. Guests scanned their Ally card to begin — instantly displaying their name and favorite school on screen.
With 30 seconds on the clock, players competed for a spot in the top 10 leaderboard displayed throughout the day.
The live leaderboard created a competitive loop that encouraged guests to return again and again — chasing higher scores and leaderboard recognition.
793
Gameplay Sessions
Real-Time
Sensor Scoring
Top 10
Live Leaderboard


ESPN
Cover Star Moments: ESPN Magazine Photo Experience
PivotXP partnered with ESPN to transform fans into headline athletes with a larger-than-life magazine cover experience.
Guests stepped into a fully built set designed to replicate a giant magazine cover, complete with bold ESPN branding and three unique backdrop options.
Each participant received a printed photo takeaway, a digitally shareable version, and a fully composed image that placed them front and center on a magazine cover.
597
Covers Printed
3
Backdrop Options
Print+Digital
Dual Delivery
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