Tip the Play is built to comply with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies. No pay‑for‑play. No inducements. Funds flow directly to verified athletes via Stripe.
Welcome to Tip the Play!
Support your favorite athletes and teams like never before
📱 Download Our Mobile App.
Get the full Tip the Play experience on your mobile device. Available now on Android and iOS.
How it Works
Getting started with Tip the Play is simple. Follow these three easy steps to start supporting verified athletes and teams with secure, direct payouts.
Download the App
Get our mobile app on your iOS or Android device from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Choose Your Team
Browse and select your favorite athletes, teams, and sports leagues to follow and support.
Send Tips & Support
Tips are processed securely through Stripe and paid out directly to the athlete's verified payout account. Every athlete on TipThePlay is identity‑verified in person by our team.
✅ NIL compliant: No pay‑for‑play or inducements. Every athlete is verified in person with KYC, and payouts are made directly to the athlete via Stripe.
Schedule athlete onboardingWhat Makes Us Special
Sports We Support
We now support athletes from all schools and all sports. Whether you play a team sport or compete individually, you can join Tip the Play and start receiving support today.
All Schools. All Sports.
Any athlete can join and receive tips and messages of support—no school or sport restrictions.
College Sports
- ✓Football
- ✓Basketball
- ✓Baseball & Softball
- ✓Soccer
- ✓Volleyball
- ✓Track & Field / XC
Other Sports
- ✓Golf
- ✓Tennis
- ✓Swimming & Diving
- ✓Wrestling
- ✓Gymnastics
- ✓And more…
🌟 Pro Leagues Coming Soon
Professional league support is on the roadmap.
Ready to support your favorite athletes?
Get the AppAbout Tip the Play
We're a passionate team of sports enthusiasts bringing fans closer to the athletes and teams they love.
Our Mission
To revolutionize how fans support their favorite athletes and teams by creating meaningful connections that go beyond traditional fandom, empowering supporters to make a real impact.
Sports Enthusiasts
We live and breathe sports. From college game days to professional championships, we understand the passion that drives true fans.
Software Development
Our diverse tech background spans mobile apps, web platforms, and scalable systems that can handle the excitement of game day.
Sales Expertise
We know how to build relationships and create value. Our sales experience helps us understand what fans and athletes truly want.
Our Story
It started with a simple observation: fans wanted to do more than just cheer from the sidelines. They wanted to actively support the athletes and teams that brought them joy, excitement, and community.
Combining our love for sports with our technical expertise and relationship-building skills, we set out to create a platform that would bridge the gap between passionate fans and the athletes they admire.
Starting with BYU Football's 2025 season, we're building something special - a community where support is more than words, and where every fan can make a meaningful difference.
Passion
Driven by genuine love for sports and community
Innovation
Building cutting-edge solutions for modern fans
Connection
Bringing fans and athletes closer together
Impact
Making every contribution meaningful and transparent
Ready to join our mission of revolutionizing sports support?
Schedule athlete onboardingFrequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. Learn how Tip the Play supports athletes from all schools and sports while keeping payments secure and compliant.
Now Supporting All Sports
Team and individual athletes
Stripe Payments
KYC & AML Compliant
$599 Tip Limit
NIL Regulation Compliant