Compete in the U.S. — Your Way In Starts Here
O1DMatch connects internationally recognized athletes with U.S. event organizers, promoters, and sponsors who provide P-1 visa sponsorship and competition invitation letters. Whether you fight, run, wrestle, or play — if you compete at an international level, this is how you get to the U.S.
✓ P-1 Visa Support
✓ Competition Invitations
✓ Sponsorship Letters
✓ All Sports Welcome
How O1DMatch Works
for Athletes
Four steps from your profile to the competition floor.
1.Create Your Athlete Profile
Build your athlete profile with your sport, competition history, achievements, rankings, and titles. Show organizers and sponsors exactly what you bring to the event.
Receive P-1 Sponsorship or Competition Invitation Letters
When an organizer or sponsor wants to bring you to the U.S., they generate a USCIS-compliant letter directly through O1DMatch. Two types of letters are available:
P-1 Competition Invitation Letters — issued by event organizers with event details, dates, venue, and your role in the competition.
P-1 Sponsorship Letters — issued by sponsors or agents with itineraries, compensation details, and travel/lodging arrangements.
2.Get Discovered by Event Organizers and Sponsors
Once your profile is live, event organizers, promoters, and sponsors across the U.S. can find you based on your sport, level, and competition record. O1DMatch surfaces athletes to the right people — so you're not cold-emailing promoters or waiting for an agent to call back.
Accept, Connect, and Compete
Review the letter. If it's the right opportunity, accept — and the organizer or sponsor provides all supporting documentation for your P-1 visa petition. Your identity stays hidden until you accept.
Two Types of P-1 Letters
O1DMatch supports both major letter types required for P-1 visa petitions.
P-1 Sponsorship Letters
Issued by sponsors, agents, or management companies. These letters confirm financial and logistical support for the athlete's U.S. appearance and include:
Sponsor or agency name and contact information
Compensation details (purse, appearance fee, prize money structure)
Travel and lodging arrangements
Full itinerary of events, appearances, or competitions
Duration of stay in the United States
Relationship between sponsor and athlete
Sponsorship letters demonstrate to USCIS that the athlete has organizational and financial backing for their time in the U.S.
P-1 Competition Invitation Letters
Issued by event organizers and promoters. These letters invite athletes to compete in a specific U.S. event and include:
Event name, date, and venue
Name and description of the competition or tournament
The athlete's role (competitor, featured fighter, invited participant)
Event schedule and format
Contact information for the organizing body
Competition invitation letters demonstrate to USCIS that the athlete has a specific, legitimate event to attend in the United States.
Sports on O1DMatch
O1DMatch supports athletes from every internationally recognized sport. Here are some of the most active categories on the platform.
Wrestling & Judo
International wrestlers and judoka competing in U.S. tournaments, championships, and exhibition matches. Greco-Roman, freestyle, folkstyle, and judo.
Cricket & Baseball
International cricket and baseball players competing in U.S. leagues, tournaments, and exhibition series. Test, ODI, T20, and baseball showcase events.
Tennis & Racquet Sports
Tennis, badminton, squash, and table tennis athletes competing in U.S. tournaments and exhibition events. Singles and doubles competitors.
MMA & Boxing
Professional and semi-professional fighters competing in MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai events across the U.S. Connect with promoters, fight organizations, and sponsors.
Track & Field
Sprinters, distance runners, jumpers, throwers, and multi-event athletes competing in U.S. meets, invitationals, and championship events.
Soccer & Football
International soccer and football players invited to U.S. exhibitions, tournaments, showcases, and friendly matches. Club and national team athletes.
What Makes O1DMatch
Different for Athletes
All Sports Welcome
If your sport is internationally recognized and you compete at a professional, semi-professional, or international amateur level, O1DMatch supports you. The platform is not limited to mainstream U.S. sports — it's built for global athletes.
Direct Connection to Organizers
O1DMatch connects you directly with event organizers and sponsors. No staffing agencies. No brokers. The people who run the events are the ones sending you letters.
USCIS-Compliant Letters
Every letter generated through O1DMatch follows USCIS requirements for P-1 visa petitions. Organizers and sponsors fill in structured fields — event details, compensation, itineraries, athlete role — and the platform formats it into a compliant letter. No back-and-forth. No missing information.
Agent & Agency Supported
Unlike other O1DMatch pathways, the athlete track supports managers, agents, and agencies. If you work with a management team, they can facilitate connections, review letters, and coordinate your U.S. appearances through the platform.
Athletes Pricing
Every plan gives you access to USCIS-compliant P-1 letters from verified event organizers and sponsors. Choose the level of visibility that matches your competition schedule.
Free Plan
$0/mo
Features:
✓ Create your athlete profile
✓ Browse competition opportunities
✓ Receive up to 1 P-1 letter per month
✓ Basic profile visibility
Starter Plan (Most Popular)
$100/mo
Features:
✓ Priority profile visibility to event organizers and sponsors
✓ Receive up to 5 P-1 letters per month
✓ Email notifications when new competitions match your sport
✓ Profile analytics — see how many organizers viewed your profile
Active Match Plan
$500/mo
Features:
✓ Top-tier profile visibility — appear first in organizer searches
✓ Unlimited P-1 letters per month
✓ Dedicated match support
✓ Featured in organizer and sponsor recommendations
✓ Priority access to high-profile U.S. events
Frequently Asked Questions
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The P-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for internationally recognized athletes who are coming to the United States to compete in a specific athletic competition. It requires evidence of international recognition and a specific event or series of events in the U.S.
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O1DMatch supports two types of P-1 letters: Competition Invitation Letters (issued by event organizers) and Sponsorship Letters (issued by sponsors, agents, or management companies). Both are formatted to meet USCIS requirements.
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You need to compete at a professional, semi-professional, or international amateur level. O1DMatch is designed for athletes with a documented competition history and international recognition in their sport.
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Yes. The athlete pathway on O1DMatch supports agents and agencies. Your management team can create and manage your profile, review letters, and coordinate with event organizers through the platform.
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The letter includes the sponsor's name and contact information, compensation details, travel and lodging arrangements, a full itinerary, duration of U.S. stay, and the relationship between the sponsor and athlete.
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No. Your identity is hidden until you accept a letter. Organizers and sponsors see your sport, competition history, achievements, and rankings — but not your name or contact details.
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All internationally recognized sports. MMA, boxing, wrestling, judo, soccer, football, tennis, cricket, baseball, track and field, rugby, swimming, cycling, weightlifting, and more. If you compete internationally, O1DMatch supports you.
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O1DMatch offers three plans for athletes: Free ($0), Starter ($100), and Active Match ($500). Every plan includes access to USCIS-compliant P-1 letters.
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Call us at +1 (561) 794-4621 or create your profile to get started.
Ready to Compete in the U.S.?
Create your athlete profile today. Organizers and sponsors are already looking for athletes like you.