MISHAWAKA — DOJO Creative is proud to announce our representation of the Mishawaka Iron Bulls for sponsorship development as the new minor league football organization prepares for its 2027 inaugural season.
The Mishawaka Iron Bulls are approaching competition beginning in 2027, bringing a new community-focused football organization to the region. Set to call Steele Stadium home, the Iron Bulls are building a professionally structured, nonprofit organization centered on competitive football, athlete development, mentorship and long-term community impact.
Through this partnership, DOJO Creative will help broker sponsorship opportunities between the Iron Bulls and businesses throughout Mishawaka, South Bend and the surrounding northern Indiana region as the team’s official media and advertising partner. Sponsorships are designed to give local and regional companies meaningful visibility while helping support the team’s foundational growth, including stadium operations, equipment and uniforms, marketing, game-day production, organizational infrastructure and community outreach.
“The Mishawaka Iron Bulls represent the kind of local energy that can rally a community,” said Douglas Elder, partner at DOJO Creative. “This is a chance for businesses to align with a growing organization that’s investing in athletes, families, fans and Mishawaka’s broader sense of pride.”
A New Team. A New Platform for Sponsors.
The Iron Bulls’ sponsorship opportunities include multiple partnership levels, beginning with the $1,500 Community Partner tier and extending through the $20,000 Premier Partner tier. Packages include a range of benefits such as website logo placement, social media recognition, game-day program recognition, field signage, complimentary tickets, sponsor graphics, public address announcements, vendor table opportunities, promotional item distribution and inclusion in press and media releases.
For sponsors, the Iron Bulls are developing a year-round platform for community engagement, digital visibility and in-person connection with families, youth athletes, sports fans, local business owners and community leaders. With Steele Stadium offering a 10,000-seat venue and the organization projecting 7–8 home games annually, sponsors can reach fans inside the stadium while also gaining exposure through digital campaigns, community events and game-day promotions.
The Iron Bulls’ presence adds a new layer to the region’s sports culture by creating opportunities for athletes to continue competing, giving families and fans another local team to support, and providing businesses with a fresh way to invest in community pride. As the organization builds toward its inaugural season, early sponsors will have the opportunity to grow alongside the franchise from the beginning.
“Strong communities are built when local organizations choose to support each other,” Elder said. “The Iron Bulls give businesses a visible, exciting and mission-driven way to do exactly that.”
Businesses interested in learning more about Mishawaka Iron Bulls sponsorship opportunities can call DOJO Creative at 574.276.4998 or email doug@letsgodojo.com.