The Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) Los Angeles Sparks have announced a new jersey sponsorship deal with UCLA Health.
The multi-year, seven-figure partnership also designates UCLA Health as the Sparks’ official healthcare partner.
UCLA Health’s logo will feature on team jerseys from the start of the 2022 season, with the Sparks set to face the Chicago Sky in their opening game on 6th May.
The brand also secures signage inventory during the Sparks’ home games at the Crypto.com Arena, while the organisation’s medical team will serve as the team’s official physicians.
The Sparks also said they would seek to launch initiatives alongside UCLA Health to address health inequities in the Los Angeles metropolitan community.
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“We’re proud to partner with the LA Sparks, a world-class team that has shown its commitment to equity, justice and improving mental and physical health,” said Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health, chief executive of the UCLA Hospital System and associate vice chancellor of UCLA Health Services.
“Our collaboration strengthens our commitment to serving greater Los Angeles and allows both our teams to empower women and families throughout the community.”
Eric Holoman, managing partner of the Los Angeles Sparks, added: “This is a historic partnership for the LA Sparks organisation.
“UCLA Health will provide world-class health care that our athletes need to compete at the professional level. They align with our community pillars of women’s empowerment and health and wellness. We’re proud to wear their logo on our uniforms and be part of their family.”
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