Vertiqal Studios and the National Football League Announce Strategic Content Partnership

TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiqal Studios Corp. (TSX:VRTS)(FSE: 9PY0) ("Vertiqal", "Vertiqal Studios" or the "Company") — Vertiqal Studios, the owner and operator of one of the largest collections of video gaming and lifestyle channels on social media, and the National Football League ("NFL") today announced a strategic content agreement.

Under the agreement, Vertiqal Studios will utilize NFL content, such as official game highlights and news clips, in original content series hosted by top video gaming creators across Vertiqal's owned and operated channels on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, X, and YouTube. The new series are designed to bring NFL storytelling into the endemic digital environments where Gen Z and Millennial audiences consume content daily, helping to further extend the league's reach beyond traditional sports programming.

The partnership unlocks new opportunities for advertisers to reach deeply engaged audiences on both sides of the ecosystem. These content series will create a dynamic new channel for brands seeking to integrate into digital-first storytelling at the intersection of culture, NFL and community.

"The NFL is one of the most influential sports leagues in the world, and Vertiqal operates one of the largest gaming and lifestyle networks in North America. In this unique partnership, we're creating content where fans, gamers and sponsors all intersect," said Jon Dwyer, Chairman & CEO of Vertiqal Studios. "The gaming social sphere is a mosaic of demographics that reach every pocket of young America. This partnership is about meeting audiences where they live; creating content series that feel authentic to their culture and opening the door for advertisers to reach Gen Z and Millennial audiences in new ways."

"We're excited to partner with Vertiqal Studios as the NFL continues to expand the ways we connect with fans. Vertiqal's expertise in the media space helps us extend the reach of NFL content while driving excitement for younger and digitally native audiences. This collaboration enhances how we bring the energy of the NFL to fans across platforms, while providing even more opportunities for our sponsors to engage with new communities," added Kevin Rodin, Media Strategy and Business Development for the NFL.

The partnership builds on the NFL's commitment to expand its media presence by working with innovative production partners that can deliver authentic engagement across social and digital platforms. For Vertiqal, the agreement represents a major milestone in its evolution as a cross-platform powerhouse capable of producing content that spans sports, gaming, and lifestyle.

About Vertiqal Studios
Vertiqal Studios, owners of North America's largest gaming and lifestyle network on social media, is a leading digital-publisher and video-production studio. The Company specializes in the creation & distribution of viral videos campaigns for brands and advertisers to create always-on digital strategies that live authentically in Gen Z and Millennial culture. Through its data platform Revmo, Vertiqal creates content production & distribution solutions powered by it Owned & Operated channels — all delivered with boutique, white-glove service. Its expertise lies with managing over 200 channels across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, Reddit, and Discord, while producing over 100+ pieces of content a day for a growing audience of 200 million-plus followers. For more information, visit https://vertiqalstudios.com/.

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