Live Event Printing Services.
On-Site Custom Merchandise for Events

Make Your Event Unforgettable with Live Custom Printing

Looking to captivate your audience with something fresh and exciting? Merch Troop brings live event printing to your venue, turning ordinary giveaways into an extraordinary experience. We specialize in interactive on-site screen printing and custom merch that grabs attention and creates lasting memories. Whether you're hosting a corporate conference, a trade show booth, a brand activation, a music festival or concert, or even a private party, we bring the action to you with real-time printing of t-shirts, tote bags, hats, and more – right on the spot​. Unlike traditional promo items, live printing transforms custom merchandise into a fun, unique activity for your guests​.

This means deeper engagement and more buzz around your brand. In fact, experiential marketing is highly effective – 74% of consumers are more likely to buy a product after engaging with it at an event. By letting attendees create their own swag, you spark conversations, social sharing, and genuine connections that make your brand unforgettable.

Ready to wow your audience? Get Your Custom Quote Todayand let’s bring your vision to life!

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Why Choose Merch Troop for Live Event Printing?

Proven Expertise

With over 25 years in the industry, our team knows how to execute flawless on-site printing experiences. We handle everything from design prep to clean-up, so you can focus on your event.

Trusted by Top Brands

Leading companies – including Coca-Cola, Hyundai, Spotify, and Live Nation – rely on Merch Troop for live merch activations. Our track record with corporate and agency clients means you’re in experienced hands.

Interactive Engagement

We help you deliver experiential brand activations that create genuine, in-person engagement with your audience. A live printing station isn’t just a booth – it’s an attraction. Guests naturally flock to watch and participate, keeping them at your event longer and deeply immersed in your message.

High-Quality & On-Brand

From super-soft apparel to vibrant inks, we provide high-quality merchandise and printing techniques that make your brand look great. Everything is tailored to match your event theme or brand guidelines, ensuring a cohesive look and feel.

Nationwide Service, Seamless Setup

Wherever your event is, we can be there. Our popup print stations are fully mobile and our event printing teams are available across the country. We handle all the equipment, staff, and setup—integrating smoothly into your venue with zero hassle. (Don’t worry about any mess – our team keeps things squeaky clean throughout.)

On-Demand & Eco-Friendly

Only need 200 shirts? We’ll print 200 – no more guesswork or bulk orders that leave you with boxes of leftovers. With on-site on-demand printing, you print exactly what’s needed, avoiding waste. This not only saves cost, it’s sustainable and efficient.

Make Merch the Experience

Forge unforgettable connections through on-site merch customization. We don’t just hand out t-shirts; we turn merch into an experience. By letting attendees actively create and customize their swag, you tap into the power of experiential marketing where the strongest brand connections are made in person.

Personal

Tailored event experiences that reflect your brand’s unique personality and values, making each guest feel like a VIP.

Live

Real-time interactions with instant printing that wow attendees – they’ll remember the thrill of seeing their item printed live and hot off the press.

Engaging

Interactive, hands-on stations that keep your audience involved and having fun. Crowds will gather, ask questions, and share the experience, amplifying your reach.

Immersive

Fully branded setups that immerse attendees in your world. From the booth visuals to the merch designs, your brand is the star of the show.

How It Works: From Planning to Printing

Plan Your Activation

It starts with a consultation. Our event experts work with you to choose the best printing method and merch for your needs—based on your event goals, audience, location, and budget. Every detail is planned so you know exactly what to expect.

We Bring Everything

On the day of the event, our team arrives early to set up a fully equipped, branded printing station. We provide all the equipment, machinery, and supplies—you only need to supply a standard power outlet and a bit of space. Our setup is self-sufficient and professional, ensuring a seamless experience.

Print, Engage, Enjoy

Guests choose or personalize a design and watch as their item is printed on the spot. This interactive experience delights attendees and draws more people to your booth—ensuring zero wasted merch.

Live Printing Options to Wow Your Crowd

Every event is unique, so we offer a range of on-site printing services to fit your specific needs. Whether you want to print vibrant full-color designs or offer custom embroidered items, we’ve got you covered:

Live Screen Printing

The classic crowd-pleaser. We set up a traditional screen printing press at your event to print designs directly onto apparel (like shirts or tote bags). Guests love the authenticity of screen printing – it’s a tried-and-true technique that’s mesmerizing to watch, and they get to take home a professional-quality print, warm and dry. Ideal for one or two-color designs.

Live Heat Press Printing

Want full-color or photograph-quality prints? Our heat press stations deliver. We use pre-made transfers (including DTF and other high-res prints) and press them onto items on-site. Perfect for multi-color or complex designs on a wide range of products.

On-Demand Embroidery

For a high-end touch, we bring embroidery machines to your event. We stitch names, logos, or custom designs onto hats, shirts, jackets, or patches in real time. Guests love seeing their initials or favorite logo embroidered on the spot.

Direct-to-Film (DTF) Transfers

One of the newest live printing methods – perfect for events. We print your design onto a special film and heat-press it onto garments on-site. DTF produces vibrant, detailed prints with unlimited colors (even on dark fabrics) and works on almost any fabric type.

Custom Patch Creation

Looking for something different? We help attendees create custom patches or decals live at your event. We print or embroider patch designs and heat-apply them to apparel or bags on-site for a unique, personalized touch.

What Can We Customize?

Almost anything! Popular items include:

  • T-shirts & Tank Tops
  • Hoodies & Jackets
  • Hats & Caps
  • Tote Bags & Backpacks
  • Masks & More

Our team will help you choose the best products for your audience and printing method. We use top-quality blanks in various sizes and styles so that everyone leaves with something they love to wear.

Live Event Printing FAQ

Where is Merch Troop located? +

We’re based in Los Angeles, CA — but we bring our live printing services to events all over the U.S.

What kinds of live printing do you offer? +

We specialize in live screen printing, embroidery, heat press, and DTF (Direct to Film) transfers at events. Whether it’s a festival, tradeshow, brand activation, or private party — we’ve got you covered.

How much does it cost to have Merch Troop at our event? +

Pricing depends on the scope of your event. Most local Los Angeles events start at $5,000. For larger or out-of-state events, we offer custom packages. Reach out for a quote!

Can you create merch on-site? +

Yes! Guests can choose designs and watch their shirts, totes, or other apparel get printed live. It’s fun, engaging, and 100% customizable.

Do you provide staffing and equipment? +

Absolutely. We bring all the gear, operators, and supplies. You just bring the crowd.

What types of events do you serve? +

We work everything from music festivals, influencer pop-ups, brand launches, college events, to corporate parties and conventions — anywhere people want an unforgettable merch experience.

Live Event Printing Across the U.S.

Merch Troop is a Los Angeles-based live printing team that travels nationwide to deliver unforgettable merch experiences. We offer:

  • Live Screen Printing (on t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, etc.)
  • On-Site Embroidery
  • Heat Press and Custom Transfers
  • Proprietary Water-Based Titanium Prints (DTF)
  • Fully branded pop-up setups and staffing

We’re the go-to partner for marketing activations, promo events, trade shows, and interactive brand experiences. Let us help your brand stand out.

Ready to book? Contact us to plan your event.