Arbiter Welcomes BigTeams, Expanding Its Leadership and Reach Across U.S. High Schools

The strategic acquisition of BigTeams brings together three trusted K–12 platforms, deepening Arbiter's commitment to schools, families, coaches, and officials nationwide.

SANDY, Utah, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbiter, a leader in K–12 athletic and event management, today announced its acquisition of BigTeams - a move that unites three of the most trusted names in school sports technology. With this addition, Arbiter expands its reach, deepens its bench of innovation, and accelerates its mission to support every school, coach, official, and family involved in high school athletics and operations.                                         

This latest piece of M&A builds on Arbiter's recent acquisition of rSchoolToday and brings together over 100 years of combined experience serving schools, districts, and state associations. Together, Arbiter, rSchoolToday, and BigTeams now support thousands of schools and millions of users across the U.S.

"While Arbiter and BigTeams have long supported school athletics, this partnership unifies the systems schools depend on every day," said Kyle Ford, CEO and President of Arbiter. "We're excited to bring new solutions to BigTeams' 3,000 customers, including payments, assigning, facility management, coach and official eligibility. It's a major step toward simplifying how schools manage their operations."

Customers can expect continuity in the tools and teams they rely on today. Over time, BigTeams customers will benefit from access to Arbiter's market-leading platform, offering expanded tools, seamless workflows, and enhanced support designed to meet the evolving needs of high school athletics. Any future enhancements or changes will be communicated thoughtfully and implemented with care.

Joe Romano, CEO of BigTeams, added: "This is a milestone moment for BigTeams. We've spent 20+ years helping schools succeed, and joining Arbiter unlocks new opportunities for our team and our customers. The alignment in culture and mission is clear, and we're thrilled for what's ahead."

The combined organization will include over 150 U.S.-based employees and an international support infrastructure. Arbiter also maintains partnerships with more than 30 state athletic associations and is the official technology partner of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). "This partnership brings together expertise, relationships, and shared values," Ford said. "We're humbled to welcome the BigTeams employees and customers to Arbiter and inspired by what we can accomplish together."

Ford also extended his appreciation to the BigTeams leadership team. "I want to personally thank Joe Romano, Jeff Ozolins, and Kim Reinecke for their leadership, passion, and the exceptional company they've built," he said. "Their dedication to serving schools and growing this mission is what made this partnership possible. We're honored to carry that legacy forward."

About Arbiter
Arbiter is the trusted platform behind school and state operations, supporting over 20,000 schools, 4,500 leagues and associations, and 7 million families nationwide. For more than 40 years, Arbiter has helped K-12 communities manage the complex logistics of athletics and school activities, powering registrations, payments, scheduling, websites, and facilities—all in one place. To date, Arbiter has facilitated over $3 billion in payments and supports more than 10 million official assignments each year. From state offices to local schools, Arbiter equips organizations with the tools to run confidently and stay connected. To learn more visit www.arbiter.io.

SOURCE Arbiter