MALIBU, Calif. — Pepperdine Athletics has announced a new partnership with Paciolan, the leading provider of ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and analytics solutions for college athletics.
 
"Partnering with Paciolan is an exciting opportunity to grow and strengthen the Pepperdine Athletics community," said Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner. "This collaboration will allow us to better serve our fans, students, alumni and families through intuitive technology, improved access, and an enriched game-day atmosphere. Part of our vision is to be rooted in the community, and Paciolan will help us create meaningful connections in the broader LA and Ventura counties."
 
Paciolan's industry-leading platform will provide Pepperdine with cutting-edge tools to improve the fan journey from purchase to event day. The partnership includes mobile ticketing, enhanced marketing automation, real-time data insights, and integrated fan experience solutions. Paciolan's digital ticketing technology enables users to purchase tickets, receive them instantly via text, and scan their tickets at the venue using best-in-class NFC technology. Additionally, users can manage their accounts directly from their mobile device to easily transfer or exchange tickets with family and friends.

With the help of Paciolan's Oracle Eloqua-powered marketing automation tools, Pepperdine Athletics is now equipped to send fans and donors personalized notifications about upcoming events and special promotions based on their previous purchases, donation activity, and attendance.

The partnership comes just before The Mountain at Mullin Park will become the new home for Pepperdine's basketball and volleyball programs in 2026. The 3,600-seat arena will give Pepperdine a state-of-the-art competition venue, complete with a 360-degree high-definition scoreboard, VIP and hospitality spaces, and custom team locker rooms. The facility will elevate the experience for student-athletes and provide fans with one of the premier indoor collegiate environments on the West Coast. Pepperdine men's and women's basketball are expected to be the first teams to compete in the new arena beginning the 2026-27 season.

"We're excited to bring Pepperdine Athletics the latest in mobile ticketing, marketing automation, and personalized fan engagement," said Brendan Lynch, President of Paciolan. "These tools will streamline every step of the fan journey and set the stage for an elevated experience when The Mountain at Mullin Park opens in 2026."

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About Pepperdine Athletics
Pepperdine University boasts one of the most successful athletic programs in the country for a school of its size. The Waves have claimed 10 NCAA Division I team championships and 26 team or individual national championships in their history. Located in scenic Malibu, California, the university overlooks a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
 
About Paciolan
Paciolan, a Learfield company, is a leader in ticketing, fundraising, marketing, analytics, and mobile solutions with over 40 years of experience serving more than 500 live entertainment organizations. Paciolan's technology enables the sale of more than 120 million tickets per year by powering over 160 college athletic programs, more than 100 professional sports and arenas organizations, 75 performing arts venues, and several regional ticketing partners who serve hundreds of venues. Learn more at www.paciolan.com.
 
Learfield is a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions.