Contested
Trusted by Top Brands
Why These Athletes, Not Those
Every Match Is Backed by Data You Can Trust
Does Their Audience Match Yours?
We compare each athlete's followers to your ideal customer profile and score the overlap — so you only see athletes whose audience actually looks like your buyer.
Overlap
Brand
Target
Athlete
Followers
Are Their Followers Real and Engaged?
Follower count means nothing if the engagement is fake. We verify authentic interactions, filter out bots, and surface athletes whose audiences actually pay attention.
Industry avg: 3.2% for 10K-50K followers
Will It Fit Your Budget?
Every athlete comes with transparent per-post pricing. You see estimated campaign costs upfront — no guesswork, no invoice surprises.
Within budget — 73% utilization
Matches Get Better
the More You
Use It.
Your first shortlist saves you weeks. Every campaign after that gets sharper — because results from past partnerships teach the system what works for your brand specifically.
Finds the Right Fit
Your campaign brief, target audience, and budget are cross-referenced against every athlete in the network — and the best fits rise to the top of your shortlist.
Learns from Your Campaigns
Each campaign's results — engagement, conversions, audience response — feed back in automatically. The next shortlist reflects what actually worked, not just what looked good on paper.
Review Your Shortlist
No more toggling between spreadsheets, Instagram profiles, and email threads trying to compare athletes side by side.
Every athlete on your shortlist is ranked with a match score, social stats, and estimated cost — all on one card. Compare options, pick your primary athletes and alternates, and make a confident decision in minutes instead of days.
Know Your Budget Before You Commit
Your budget updates in real time as you add athletes to your roster. You see exactly what you'll spend before you commit — no invoice surprises, no back-of-napkin math.
Budget Analysis
Track your budget utilization
Campaign Budget Range
$1,000 - $1,500
Primary Athletes Cost
$1,145
Remaining Budget
$355
Budget Utilization
Review and Send Offers
Add a personalized message for your selected athletes.
Total Compensation
$1,145
Primary Athletes
4
Megan R.
Soccer
$280
Tyler K.
Basketball
$350
Ava P.
Track & Field
$195
Jordan S.
Swimming
$320
Personalized Message (Optional)
We loved your content during the spring season and think you'd be an amazing fit for our upcoming campaign...
Send Offers in One Click
Select primary and alternate athletes, add a personalized message, and send offers. Athletes get notified and can accept or negotiate — all within Contested. And because you've already picked alternates, you're never stuck waiting if someone declines.