Are you looking to order custom swag items for your team, kits, or event? This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you through the process of customizing blank swag items. Whether you're wondering how to start, what options are available, or how to complete your purchase, we've got you covered.

Follow the detailed step-by-step guide provided below to order blank swag items and customize them through Stadium

Access Swag Catalog

Entry Point 1: Swag Catalog

• Go to https://www.bystadium.com/ and click the drop-down arrow next to Catalog.
• From the options, click on  SWAG CATALOG.

Entry Point 2: Swag Locker Shop

 

Log In to Your Stadium Account

• Open your web browser and go to bystadium.com
• Log in using your credentials.
   

Navigate to Your Swag Page

• Expand the Sidebar Menu (if collapsed)
  • Click on the left-facing arrow ( ˂ ) at the top-left corner of the sidebar to expand the navigation menu.
    (If the menu is already expanded, you can skip this step.)
    
     
• Navigate to Swag
  • In the sidebar menu, locate and click on "Swag" to access your swag page. 

Access Swag Locker Shop

• On your  Swag page, click "PURCHASE SWAG."

Start Shopping

Select a Delivery Country

Make sure that you are ordering from the country menu of where you want the swag to be delivered.

• Click the flag icon in the store
• Select the country where you want the swag to be shipped.

Choose Your Swag

• Browse through the available swag items.
• Use the search bar for a quick search or filter items by category.

• Pay attention to the minimum order quantities for each swag item

• You may use the filters or sort items by price or featured list. Additionally, you may also request an item if you can't find what you are looking for.
  • On-demand items- These are swag items that are printed only when an order is placed and have a minimum of 1. Orders ship directly from the manufacturers.
     
  • Bulk Swag items- These are swag items that require at least a minimum of 25 and can have volume discounts. 

Review Product Details

On the product page, you can:

• Explore available colors and view product mockups
• Check the size guide (if applicable)
• View available sizes
• Review detailed product information
• See available decoration methods
• Check product pricing and applicable discount rates

Check Color Variants

• To check the mock-ups for each color, click on the color and hover your mouse over the mock-up to check the details.
• Some items will have a preview on each side (e.g., back and front). Just click on the side you wish to check to see the mockup.

Out of Stock Colors

If a color variant is out of stock, it will appear with a faded overlay and a diagonal line across it.

Review Size Guide

To view sizes and measurements, click the SIZE GUIDE link located below the available color options.

Important Note

• For size guides that redirect you to a separate page or show body measurements, be sure to review the product information as well. You may find a disclaimer at the bottom noting possible differences between the size guide and the actual garment.
• For size guides that open in a pop-up window, you can view disclaimers, measuring instructions, and product-specific measurements by scrolling through the details in the pop-up.

Out of Stock Sizes

• If a size is out of stock, it will appear faded, and you won't be able to enter a quantity in the box.

Available Decoration Method

• For some customizable swag, find information about imprint type, imprint area, and imprint location in the Product Information or Decoration Method.

Adding Items To Cart

 For Blank Swag Items (Customizable)

• For any blank swag items, you’ll be prompted to customize the item.

Customizing Blank Swag Items

Upload Your Logo

If you added a blank swag to your bag, you will be prompted to upload your logo.

• You can upload your company's logo by searching the company URL, uploading from your device, or using a previously uploaded logo in your account.
• Once done, click on "I am authorized to use this logo." 

Upload Brand Guidelines (Optional)

• If you have brand guidelines or any specific design specifications, you have the option to upload a PDF for our team's reference. This will help maintain brand consistency in the mock-ups.

Select Preferred Decoration Method (Optional)

• In the field labeled Preferred Decoration Method, enter how you'd like your logo applied.
  Example:
  Embroidery, screen print, DTF

Specify Logo Placement (Optional)

• In the field labeled Logo Placement, indicate where the logo should appear on the item.
  Example:
  Left chest, center, back center

Add Notes to the Design Team (Optional)

• Use the Notes to the design team field to provide extra details such as:

  • Logo size

  • Color preferences

  • Special instructions or usage notes

Add to Bag

• Once all fields are complete, click the ADD TO BAG button in the bottom right corner to save your custom item.

Continue Shopping or View Bag

• Once done, the item will now be added to your bag.
• Click VIEW BAG if you wish to proceed to checkout,
  or click the “X” icon on the pop-up to return to the catalog and continue shopping.

Initiate Checkout

• Once you are satisfied with the items you added to your cart, just click the bag icon to proceed to checkout.

 My Bag Page Guide

Once you are on the My Bag page, you have the options to

• Edit Item – Click the ✏️ icon to update item details (size, quantity, etc.).

• Edit Customization – Click “EDIT CUSTOMIZATION” to change logo or decoration notes.

• Delete Item – Click the 🗑️ icon to remove a single item.

• Remove All – Click “REMOVE ALL” to clear your entire cart.

• Note – Read the note information carefully regarding the mockup and production timeline before you proceed to checkout.

• Checkout – Click “PROCEED TO CHECKOUT” when you're ready to place the order.

Check out Your Order

Choose or Add a Shipping Address

• If you are planning to use the swag items for your swag kit or store them at our warehouse for distribution, you will have to choose "Stadium Warehouse" for the address.
   
• If you want the bulk swag to be sent directly to a specific location, choose New Address to add the address.
   
• Once the address is added, click "CONTINUE."

Peace of Mind Protection

• Scroll down and choose whether you want to add Peace of Mind Protection to your order or not.
• Click CONTINUE to save changes.

Select or Add a Payment Method

• Select a payment method from the options available or add a new payment method if needed.
• Click CONTINUE to save changes.

Add Billing Info

• Scroll down and add the BILLING COUNTRY and BILLING ZIP CODE.
• You also have the option to add a billing note if needed.
• Click CONTINUE to proceed.

Finalize the Payment

• Click "PAY NOW" to complete your purchase.

Confirmation

• Once your payment is processed, you'll receive a confirmation message.
• You can download your receipt and note down your order number for reference.

Wait and Approve Your Mock-ups

Check the Mock-up's status

• After placing your order, go to your Swag page.
• Navigate to the SAVED DESIGNS or ALL tab to find your order.
• Your mock-up status will initially show as "IN DESIGN", indicating that our team is working on your design.

Check Your Mock-ups

• Once your mock-ups are ready, the status will update. 
• You’ll also receive an automated email notification once your mock-ups are available for review.
• Click on the image of your swag item to view the mock-up details.
  •  
    • If you ordered multiple items, click VIEW MORE to see all mock-ups.

• Hover your mouse on the image to zoom in on the details.

Approve Mockups or Request Changes

• If you're happy with the design, click APPROVE DESIGN to finalize it.
• If changes are needed, click REQUEST CHANGES and provide specific feedback.
  • You can do this for each swag item individually or for the entire collection under the SAVED DESIGNS tab.

Approved Designs

• Once approved, the mock-up status will change to "DESIGN READY", and production will begin.
• To access more options, click on the three dots (…) next to each collection.

💡 Important Note:

• Changes cannot be made after approval once the order enters production.
• If you need to update a design after approval, contact our customer service team as soon as possible via:
  • The chatbot on our website
  • The ✨Contact Us form 
• If production has already started, we will not be able to modify the design.

Monitor Your Order (for Items Shipped to Warehouse)

• If you have sent out the items to our US warehouse, you can monitor the progress of your order through your Swag LOCKER INVENTORY dashboard.

• If you have decided to send the swag items to our warehouse, you will be able to see them added to your Swag Locker. Please note that the Swag Locker feature must be activated first in your account by purchasing the Gifting Basic, Swag Pro, Engagement Suite, or Business Packages (previously known as Individual, Team, or Enterprise package). You may visit our 👉 Pricing Page
   
• Distinguish between swag items purchased from us and those you've personally sent to us by clicking on the item and then checking the details in the SOURCE section.