Launch-ready kits
Batch QA in review
74%
Creative ops
Artwork types & immersive specs
Ship assets that instantly light up Atlas, our APIs, and partner integrations. These specs keep badges crisp, kits merch-ready, and stadium heroes cinematic across every screen size.
Atlas surfaces
4,200+
teams, leagues & venues
Daily artwork pulls
180K
API + CDN requests
Turnaround SLA
< 12 hrs
for approved assets
Atlas QA•Live
Check your asset before submitting
Pick a profile, stream an image through the analyzer, and watch every requirement log in real time. When the frame glows emerald, you’re cleared to ship it to the submissions desk.
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Live log
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File format
Accepted: PNG, SVG+XML, WEBP
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File size
≤ 3 MB
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Width
≥ 1,200 px
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Height
≥ 1,200 px
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Aspect ratio
Square (1:1)
Momentum signals
Lightweight telemetry we track inside the artwork pipeline to keep drops flowing and blockers surfaced early.
+18 vs last week
Updated badges
Seasonal refresh queue
58%
Hero imagery swaps
Next 30 days scheduled
63%
Core asset families
Every asset type below drives specific UI surfaces. Hover to see specs, formats, and where the imagery shows up.
Asset
Primary badge
Official crest optimized for hero banners, scoreboard overlays, and Atlas cards. Required for every club and federation.
Specs
- ≥1200px wide
- Transparent PNG or SVG
- RGB color space
- No drop shadows
Atlas heroAPI logosPortal dashboards
Asset
Alternate badge
Legacy or monochrome variants for throwback kits, dark UI elements, and commemorative events. Optional but strongly encouraged.
Specs
- ≥800px wide
- Transparent PNG/SVG
- Square or circular crop
Dark UILegacy contentSpecial kits
Asset
Wordmark
Horizontal typography lockup for broadcast lower thirds, jersey reveals, and premium marketing placements.
Specs
- ≥1600px wide
- Transparent PNG or SVG
- Tight baseline padding
Broadcast stingersMerch modulesMarketing emails
Asset
Kit photo
Front-facing kit imagery on a neutral background for apparel galleries, ecommerce cards, and announcements.
Specs
- ≥2000px tall
- JPEG or WebP
- 5:7 portrait crop
Merch hubLaunch articlesSocial snippets
Asset
Stadium hero
Wide-format venue shot for event previews, fixture hubs, and partner landing pages. Capture atmosphere and architecture.
Specs
- ≥3200px wide
- JPEG/WebP
- 16:9 aspect ratio
Event introsPortal heroPartner embeds
Asset
Player portrait
Shoulders-up transparent cutout used for roster cards, match lineups, and highlight panels. Keep lighting consistent.
Specs
- ≥1600px tall
- PNG with alpha
- Neutral background
Roster pillsNotificationsHighlight reels
Where assets come alive
Every upload feeds multiple experiences. These are the most common destinations.
Portal hero systems
Layered gradients, badges, and hero photos power personalized dashboards for fans and stewards.
Dynamic themingCDN cachedAuto responsive
API + SDK consumers
Logos, portraits, and kit imagery ship with normalized metadata for direct ingestion into OTT and apps.
Signed URLsAlt text policyVersioned assets
Broadcast + marketing
Wordmarks and templates map into lower thirds, hype videos, and partner placements with zero manual tweaks.
Safe zonesColor-safePre-flight checklist
Spec readiness matrix
Quick cross-check of which asset families are ship-ready versus still in iteration. Use this before major announcements.
Badges & wordmarks
Atlas hero, scoreboard overlays, partner widgets
SVG master + 1200px PNG fallback, transparent background, RGB profile
Ready
Batch refreshed after kit launches
Kit portraits
Merch hub, launch articles, push notifications
2000px portrait crop, neutral gray backdrop, metadata manifest
Needs refresh
Awaiting 6 kit photography sessions
Stadium heroes
Event intros, portal hero, partner embeds
3200px wide 16:9 JPG/WebP, dusk + day variants, caption + EXIF credit
In lab
Drone capture pilot running in July
Production pipeline
A predictable four-step runway keeps approvals fast and brand-safe. Mirror this timeline for every new drop.
1
Today
Intake & rights check
Pull assets from official media kits or licensed partners. Capture photographer credit and license metadata.
Confirm redistribution rightsStore original EXIF
2
Hour 2
Normalize & retouch
Trim padding, color-match to brand palettes, remove watermarks, and export to standard canvases.
Apply neutral drop shadowsUse shared color tokens
3
Hour 4
Upload & verify
Submit through the portal Artwork tab with context links. Preview responsive breakpoints before publishing.
Attach alt text + captionsDouble-check transparent edges
4
Hour 6
Publish & monitor
Stewards approve assets, trigger CDN invalidation, and monitor analytics for load times or broken links.
Track cache hit rateRotate seasonal imagery
Creator toolkit
Templates, scripts, and QA utilities maintained by the SportsDatabase art pipeline.
Template PSD + Figma kit
Layered canvases with crest padding, hero gradients, and typography tokens for quick alignment.
Download templatesBulk uploader CLI
Queue hundreds of assets with checksum validation, metadata manifests, and retry-friendly uploads.
Install CLIAccessibility validator
Check contrast ratios, alt text coverage, and fallback colors before the artwork goes live.
Run a11y toolkitNeed help with a drop?
Our steward team can help with bulk uploads, brand alignment, or seasonal refresh plans. Drop into Discord or file a ticket and we will pair you with an editor.
FAQ
- Do you accept SVG uploads?
- Yes. SVG is preferred for badges and wordmarks. We rasterize PNG fallbacks automatically for legacy clients.
- How fast are approvals?
- Priority uploads clear within 6–12 hours. You will get Slack + email notifications once assets hit production.
- Can I replace an asset later?
- Submit the updated file with a note referencing the current Atlas slug. Older assets remain in version history.