NYC’s “Seat Man” Brings Team-Branded Portable Seats Into the Official NFL Merchandise Market
The New York entrepreneur known as “The Seat Man” brings his fan-inspired,
go-anywhere collapsible seats to the licensed sports market
NEW YORK, NY — [5/5/26] — Have A Seat NYC, the portable seating brand founded by New York entrepreneur Vincent Nicolosi, is proud to announce that its sports team-inspired collapsible seats are now officially licensed NFL products, exclusively manufactured for Sporticulture.
The launch marks a major milestone for Nicolosi, who has spent years introducing New Yorkers, sports fans, travelers, tailgaters, and everyday commuters to a simple but powerful idea: wherever life takes you, you should be able to “pick up your feet and have a seat.”
Known around New York City as “The Seat Man,” Nicolosi built Have A Seat NYC around a lightweight, collapsible, height-adjustable seat designed for real-life convenience. The portable seat weighs less than 3 pounds, adjusts up to 17.5” in height, supports up to 500 pounds, and folds compactly enough to fit in a bag — making it ideal for tailgating, watching sports, waiting in lines, traveling, outdoor events, and navigating city life.
The newly licensed NFL collection brings team spirit directly into the product, with two-tone colorways inspired by NFL teams and seats branded with official team logos. Designed for portability, durability, and fan pride, the seats give football fans a practical new way to represent their team at tailgates, watch parties, outdoor events, and anywhere a seat comes in handy.
For Nicolosi, the opportunity began with a simple observation: sports fans love practical gear that lets them show off their team pride. After seeing the potential to bring team colors and official logos to portable seating, he developed the team-inspired concept and pitched it to the NY Jets VP of Fan Commerce Chris Pierce, who referred him to Sporticulture, helping move the product into the official NFL licensed merchandise space.
“This has always been about giving people comfort wherever they are,” said Vincent Nicolosi, founder of Have A Seat NYC. “I started with a practical product that people immediately understood, and seeing it become an officially licensed NFL product is a dream come true. Sports fans are some of the most passionate people in the world, and now they can bring their team pride with them — and have a seat while they’re at it.”
The partnership with Sporticulture brings Have A Seat NYC into the licensed sports merchandise market, connecting Nicolosi’s entrepreneurial vision with fans looking for functional, team-inspired products that go beyond the usual hat or jersey.
The officially licensed NFL portable seats are exclusively manufactured for Sporticulture and are designed for sports fans, gift buyers, tailgaters, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a lightweight seating solution that travels easily.
Have A Seat NYC’s signature tagline says it best: “Pick up your feet and have a seat.”
About Have A Seat NYC | Have A Seat NYC was founded by New York entrepreneur Vincent Nicolosi, known locally as “The Seat Man.” The brand offers portable, collapsible, height-adjustable seating designed for everyday convenience, sports fans, travel, outdoor events, tailgating, and life on the go. Its officially licensed NFL seats feature team-inspired colorways and official team logos, offering fans a practical new way to show their team pride.
About Sporticulture | Sporticulture is a licensed sports product manufacturer creating team-inspired merchandise for fans across the country. Through its exclusive manufacturing relationship with Have A Seat NYC’s officially licensed NFL seating products, Sporticulture brings functional, portable fan gear to the sports marketplace.
MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Ducci, melissa@haveaseatnyc.com (917) 960-9248 www.haveaseatnyc.com