About the challenge 

Dallas Sports-Tech × Web3 Crossover

 

 

Hack the Concrete Jungle (HTCJ) — Dallas is a sports-tech hackathon running in collaboration with Web3 Crossover, designed to build technology inside a live sports and cultural environment.

 

This challenge focuses on developing sports-tech solutions while the game is alive, powered by Web3, AI, and emerging technology.

 

Builders are challenged to create real, working products that serve athletes, teams, fans, and sports ecosystems — with an emphasis on ownership, identity, monetization, and community.

 

Challenge areas include (but are not limited to):

 

  • Athlete performance, wellness & recovery

  • NIL, athlete monetization & fan engagement

  • Sports analytics & real-time data tools

  • Web3 infrastructure for ownership, access, and governance

  • AI for training, scouting, content, or operations

  • Payments, ticketing, and fan economy tools

  • Media, creator, and community platforms around sports

 

 

This is Dallas Sports-Tech, amplified by Web3 Crossover, grounded in real athletes, real games, and real communities.

 

Core principle:

👉 Develop while the game is alive.

 

Get started

Register

 

 

Sign up on Devpost and review the HTCJ × Web3 Crossover challenge details.

 

 

2️⃣ Form or Join a Team

 

 

  • Teams can form before or during the event

  • Bring your own team, join an existing team, or build solo

  • Hybrid teams (IRL + online) are welcome

 

 

 

3️⃣ Start Building (Live)

 

 

The hackathon runs across both days and remains live during Web3 Crossover sports activations.

 

Builders can:

 

  • Build IRL in Dallas or online

  • Code while live games and crossover events are happening

  • Test ideas against real athletes, fans, and community energy

  • Receive feedback from judges, operators, founders, and mentors

 

 

 

4️⃣ Submit on Devpost

 

 

Before the deadline, submit:

 

  • Project name & description

  • Sports-tech problem you’re solving

  • Solution overview & tech stack

  • Demo link or screenshots

  • Team information

 

 

A short demo video is encouraged.

 

 

 

🎯 What We’re Looking For

 

 

  • Clear sports-tech use case

  • Strong execution and functional prototype

  • Thoughtful use of Web3, AI, or emerging tech

  • Real-world relevance to athletes, fans, or teams

  • Scalability beyond the event

Requirements

What to Build

HTCJ Dallas — Sports-Tech × Web3 Crossover

 

Build working sports-tech products that operate during live games and inside real sports culture.

 

Your project should demonstrate how technology can enhance athlete performance, fan experience, ownership, monetization, or community governance — in real time.

 

Core principle:

👉 Build while the game is alive.

 

 

 

🎯 Official Build Tracks

 

 

 

🎽 Track 1 — Smart Apparel & Phygitals

 

 

Partner: Code & Cloth

 

Build wearable or apparel-based tech that bridges physical gear with digital experiences.

 

Examples:

 

  • Smart jerseys with AR overlays

  • NFC-enabled apparel for fan access

  • Phygital merchandise tied to live gameplay

 

 

 

 

📊 Track 2 — Performance & Biometrics

 

 

Partner: MaxxQ Sports

 

Build tools that collect, analyze, or visualize athlete performance and wellness data.

 

Examples:

 

  • Fatigue or recovery tracking

  • Injury prevention dashboards

  • Live biometric analytics for coaches or athletes

 

 

 

 

🧠 Track 3 — AI & Game Analytics  (Open Track)

 

 

Build AI systems that read, analyze, or predict game activity in real time.

 

Examples:

 

  • Live stat interpretation

  • Momentum or performance prediction

  • AI-assisted scouting or coaching tools

 

 

 

 

💸 Track 4 — Fintech & NIL Automation  (Open Track)

 

 

Build systems that automate athlete payments, NIL deals, or fan-driven monetization.

 

Examples:

 

  • Smart contracts for NIL payouts

  • Real-time reward systems

  • Athlete revenue dashboards

 

 

 

 

🏆 Track 5 — Fan Engagement DAOs

 

 

Partner: No Backboard

 

Build platforms that allow fans to participate as stakeholders, not just spectators.

 

Examples:

 

  • Fan voting on game decisions

  • DAO-based fan clubs

  • Tokenized access or governance tools

 

 

 

 

🛠️ Track 6 — Community & Governance

 

 

Partner: No Backboard

 

Build governance tools for sports-driven communities and collectives.

 

Examples:

 

  • Token-gated communities

  • Membership access systems

  • On-chain community voting

 

 

 

 

🏟️ Track 7 — Metaverse Stadium Build

 

 

Partner: The Omniverse City

 

Build immersive digital venues that mirror real-world sports in real time.

 

Examples:

 

  • 3D virtual stadiums

  • Live game mirroring

  • Digital fan interaction spaces

 

 

 

 

🧠 What We Care About

 

 

✔ Working prototype

✔ Clear sports-tech use case

✔ Built for live environments

✔ Thoughtful use of Web3, AI, or data

✔ Potential to scale beyond the hackathon

 

Slides alone will not win.

Execution will.

 

 

 

🏁 Submission Requirements

 

 

Your Devpost submission should include:

 

  • Track selected

  • Problem statement

  • Solution overview

  • Tech stack

  • Demo link or screenshots

  • Team details

 

 

A short demo video is strongly encouraged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Build sports-tech that works while the game is alive — not after it’s over.

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
THE VENTURE PACKAGE
1 winner

Total Value: $50,000+ in Services & Equity Access

1st Place: The Grand Champion (Incubation Track)

Entry to Bloc Labs: Automatic acceptance into our Genesis Cohort (Valued at $25k).

Includes: Legal Incorporation (Delaware C-Corp), IP Assignment, and Tokenomics Design.

Capital Fast-Track: Direct introduction to The Funding Boutique for a $50k Business Credit Line assessment.

The HTCJ Sourcing Kit: No Backboard Audio Assets
1 winner

Hardening the Concrete Jungle isn't just about code—it's about culture. Every participant who submits a qualifying project will receive an exclusive HTCJ Digital Access Code for a free download of the No Backboard Basketball Album. This high-velocity soundtrack is the sonic foundation of our urban mesh."

The Pampered Social Performance Package
1 winner

Code is only as strong as the engineer who writes it. To ensure our builders can sustain high-velocity output, Pampered Social is providing a curated Health & Wellness Consulting package designed for the intersection of Sports, Tech, and Human Performance."

The Package Includes:

Performance Audit: A 1-on-1 health and wellness consulting session specifically for developers or sports-tech founders.

Custom Wellness Protocol: A curated program designed to optimize cognitive focus, physical recovery, and stress management in high-pressure urban environments.

Sports Agency Strategy: For teams building sports IP, a specialized consulting block on integrating wellness tech into athlete programs.

HTCJ Audio Asset: Includes the No Backboard Basketball album download to fuel the training/deep-work sessions.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Jr Horsting
Funadclic

Prathusha Prakash

Prathusha Prakash
Tiktok

Zenobia Millet

Zenobia Millet
The Funding Boutique

Aylze Sam

Aylze Sam
The Hilton Fund

Irina Busurina

Irina Busurina
HtCJ

Sandra Cai

Sandra Cai
Founder & CEO, Plurall AI

Judging Criteria

  • Utility (30%)
    Does it solve a real problem?
  • THE "CONCRETE" FACTOR (20 Points)
    The Question: Does it fit the culture? Is it cool? Evidence: Branding, design, and storytelling. Does it feel like something Web3 Crossover would actually use? Metric: User Interface (UI) design and pitch deliver
  • INNOVATION (20 Points)
    The Question: Is this new? Or is it just a clone of something that exists? Evidence: Unique use of AI, novel tokenomics, or a fresh UI/UX approach. Metric: The "Wow" factor during the demo.

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