Athletics | 6/8/2026 10:00:00 AM

GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina A&T State University announced today a new multi-year partnership with Paciolan, an industry leader in ticketing and marketing solutions. The collaboration with Paciolan will provide the university and Aggies Athletics with best-in-class mobile ticketing technology and enhanced email marketing solutions to elevate engagement and the fan experience for all on-campus events.
 
"We are excited to partner with Paciolan, the industry standard in collegiate athletics ticketing," said Earl Hilton, North Carolina A&T Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. "This collaboration will streamline our internal operations while delivering a more seamless, modern, and engaging experience for our fans. Ultimately, it positions North Carolina A&T Athletics to better serve Aggie Nation and elevate the standard of our game day experience."
 
Aggie fans and on-campus event attendees will see a vast improvement in the complete ticket-purchasing process as Paciolan's digital technology will enable buyers to purchase tickets, receive them instantly via text, and scan for event entry with NFC contactless technology, all from their mobile devices.
 
North Carolina A&T will also leverage Paciolan's email marketing solutions to allow fans to receive tailored marketing emails alerting them of upcoming events and offers based on their affinities, interests and previous transactions, bringing fans even closer to their favorite events and teams.
 
"Paciolan is proud to collaborate with North Carolina A&T State to deliver the latest in digital ticketing technology and data-driven email marketing solutions," said Brendan Lynch, President of Paciolan. "This partnership will provide a streamlined ticket-buying journey and an elevated level of engagement for fans of Aggies Athletics and on-campus events."
 
The Paciolan platform integrates seamlessly into the official website of North Carolina A&T Athletics, NCATAggies.com, which will continue to provide secure, convenient, and easily accessible links to purchase tickets. NCATAggies.com is powered by SIDEARM Sports, a division of Paciolan parent company Learfield.
 
About North Carolina A&T Athletics
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at North Carolina A&T State University offers intercollegiate competition in 17 varsity sports, including football, basketball, golf, tennis, volleyball, bowling, baseball, softball, and six track and field programs. Athletics at North Carolina A&T is an integral part of the educational experience. We believe participation fosters emotional, physical, and intellectual development across our university community and provides a unique setting for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans to connect with North Carolina A&T. We value lessons from athletics—excellence through sacrifice, teamwork, perseverance, accountability, dignity, leadership, and ethical behavior. We embrace innovative practices and technologies to advance student-athlete development and health. North Carolina A&T Athletics produces scholar-athletes who seek excellence in every facet of life. Visit ncataggies.com for more information.
 
About Paciolan
Paciolan, a Learfield company, is a leader in ticketing, fundraising, marketing, analytics, and mobile solutions with over 45 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 180 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.