Experiential Marketing
on the
World’s Biggest Stage

Experiential Marketing
on the
World’s Biggest Stage

Balich Wonder Studio and Gradient Experience are joining forces to create unforgettable brand moments.

One Team.
One Vision.

One Team.
One Vision.

One Team.
One Vision.

From stadiums to streets to screens, we design experiences that captivate audiences everywhere.

Balich Wonder Studio is renowned for producing Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the world’s most iconic sporting events. For 2026, they are set to deliver unforgettable shows across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Gradient is Balich’s U.S. experiential marketing partner, ensuring brands activate with measurable impact before, during, and after the ceremonies.

Together, we combine stadium-scale creativity with ROI-driven experiential design — bringing brands into the cultural heart of global sport.

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Ceremonies

Opening & Closing shows with Balich Wonder Studio

Ceremonies

Opening & Closing shows with Balich Wonder Studio

Digital Amplification

Social-first content capture + global reach

Digital Amplification

Social-first content capture + global reach

Fan Experiences

Fan walls, cultural takeovers, global launch parties

Fan Experiences

Fan walls, cultural takeovers, global launch parties

Measurement

Real-time ROI with Gradient’s proprietary tools

Measurement

Real-time ROI with Gradient’s proprietary tools

  • City Takeovers

  • Hospitality & VIP Experiences

  • Branded Installations

  • Digital & Social Amplification

  • Fan Zone Activations

  • Ceremony Integration

  • Ceremony Integration

  • Ceremony Integration

  • Ceremony Integration

  • Ceremony Integration

  • Data & ROI Tracking

  • Product Launch Events

  • Sponsorship Strategy

  • Content Engine

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Experiential
at FIFA 2026

Experiential
at FIFA 2026

Experiential
at FIFA 2026

5 billion eyes. One global moment.

The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. In 2022, 1.5 billion tuned in to the final alone.

  • 5B global reach across broadcast and digital

  • 50M+ U.S. soccer fans, growing 60% since 2018

  • A young, multicultural, digital-native audience

  • A global sponsorship market projected to reach $58B by 2032

For brands, FIFA 2026 represents an unparalleled chance to connect authentically with fans through experiential marketing that is both memorable and measurable.

5 Billion

Global viewers of the FIFA World Cup — the most-watched event in the world.

5 Billion

Global viewers of the FIFA World Cup — the most-watched event in the world.

60% Growth

Increase in U.S. soccer viewership since 2018, reaching 50M+ fans in 2024.

60% Growth

Increase in U.S. soccer viewership since 2018, reaching 50M+ fans in 2024.

$58 Billion

Projected size of the global soccer sponsorship market by 2032.

$58 Billion

Projected size of the global soccer sponsorship market by 2032.

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Our Process

Our Process

Our Process

From World-Stage to world building experiences.

Define The Vision

Work directly with our team to identify how your brand can stand out across stadiums, host cities, and global screens.

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Define The Vision

Work directly with our team to identify how your brand can stand out across stadiums, host cities, and global screens.

1

Design The Experience

From immersive fan zones to interactive tech installations, we design experiences that inspire culture and capture data.

2

Design The Experience

From immersive fan zones to interactive tech installations, we design experiences that inspire culture and capture data.

2

Deliver with IMPACT

Powered by our IMPACT Framework, QUANT dashboards, and IMPULSE CRM engine, every activation is memorable and measurable.

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Deliver with IMPACT

Powered by our IMPACT Framework, QUANT dashboards, and IMPULSE CRM engine, every activation is memorable and measurable.

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Trusted by
Global Icons

Trusted by
Global Icons

Trusted by
Global Icons

Proven expertise on the world’s biggest stages.

Balich Wonder Studio has produced more than 20 international soccer ceremonies, including the FIFA World Cup 2022, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and the UEFA Champions League Finals.

Gradient has delivered measurable brand experiences for leading names including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., The Macallan, L’Oréal, Prada, Vita Coco, and Kiehl’s, driving millions in sales and global engagement.

Together, we unite cultural spectacle with data-backed performance.

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  • Terrie Pologianis

    A+E Networks

    “Gradient takes ideas to levels you can’t even imagine — the creativity and impact were on another level.”

  • Jadzia Zielinski Tirsch

    Shiseido

    “The Gradient team was exceptional — their creativity and execution made the experience unforgettable.”

  • Keyla Ferraro

    Beam | Truly Vodka

    “Gradient is the expert in experiential practice, delivering activations that resonated perfectly with our audience.”

  • Austin Chen

    La Roche-Posay

    “The pop-up was everything we had dreamed of — engaging, impactful, and flawlessly executed.”

  • Terrie Pologianis

    A+E Networks

    “Gradient takes ideas to levels you can’t even imagine — the creativity and impact were on another level.”

  • Jadzia Zielinski Tirsch

    Shiseido

    “The Gradient team was exceptional — their creativity and execution made the experience unforgettable.”

  • Keyla Ferraro

    Beam | Truly Vodka

    “Gradient is the expert in experiential practice, delivering activations that resonated perfectly with our audience.”

  • Austin Chen

    La Roche-Posay

    “The pop-up was everything we had dreamed of — engaging, impactful, and flawlessly executed.”

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about my design process, services etc…

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What is Balich Wonder Studio known for?

Balich Wonder Studio is a global leader in large-scale live entertainment, having delivered more than 20 international ceremonies for iconic sporting and cultural events. Their productions — including FIFA 2022 and the UEFA Champions League — are celebrated for combining creativity, innovation, and spectacle at the highest level.

How does Gradient collaborate with Balich Wonder Studio?

What opportunities are available for brands during FIFA 2026??

What makes experiential marketing at FIFA unique?

How do you measure ROI from activations?

What is Balich Wonder Studio known for?

Balich Wonder Studio is a global leader in large-scale live entertainment, having delivered more than 20 international ceremonies for iconic sporting and cultural events. Their productions — including FIFA 2022 and the UEFA Champions League — are celebrated for combining creativity, innovation, and spectacle at the highest level.

How does Gradient collaborate with Balich Wonder Studio?

What opportunities are available for brands during FIFA 2026??

What makes experiential marketing at FIFA unique?

How do you measure ROI from activations?