The inaugural Opendorse Bowl Series will feature the highest-ranked team from four Ohio-based Division III conferences in a two-game event at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on November 23, 2024. Opendorse, a leading NIL company, will sponsor the series and provide year-round NIL services to the participating conferences.

Why It Matters

The event represents a significant opportunity for underrepresented Division III student-athletes to benefit from name, image, and likeness opportunities, with the support of Opendorse and collaboration from VisitCanton. It also marks the fulfillment of a long-standing goal for the four conferences involved.

By the Numbers
  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio
  • Participants: Highest-ranked team from Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, and Presidents' Athletic Conference
State of Play
  • Conferences - Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, and Presidents' Athletic Conference - will each be represented by their highest-ranked team to not make the NCAA tournament
  • Opendorse will sponsor the series and provide year-round NIL services to the participating conferences
  • The event has the support of VisitCanton and is set to take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Bottom Line

The Opendorse Bowl Series marks a significant step for underrepresented Division III student-athletes to benefit from name, image, and likeness opportunities, while also fulfilling a long-standing goal for the involved conferences.