Unrivaled Sports Partners with Under Armour and DICK'S Sporting Goods to Build the Future of Youth Sports Experiences
Rhea-AI Summary
Unrivaled Sports announced partnerships with Under Armour and DICK'S (DKS) to enhance youth sports experiences nationwide. Initial efforts center on the inaugural Ripken Nationals, where Under Armour is the exclusive performance apparel partner and DICK'S is Presenting-Level Sponsor.
The collaboration includes content series, athlete outfitting at qualifiers and championship events, livestream coverage of marquee moments, and a roadmap of experiential activations across Unrivaled Sports properties throughout the year.
Positive
- Under Armour named exclusive performance apparel partner for Ripken Nationals
- All youth athletes at Ripken qualifiers and championship will be outfitted with Under Armour
- DICK'S (DKS) announced as Presenting-Level Sponsor of Ripken Nationals
- Integrated content series including Under Armour "Road to Ripken Nationals"
- DICK'S Post-Game Press Conference social series to spotlight athletes and coaches
- GameChanger to provide livestream coverage of Ripken Nationals marquee moments
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- None.
News Market Reaction – DKS
In the Apr 9 session, DKS gained 3.84%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 04 | Athlete endorsement deal | Positive | +3.7% | Extension of Maxfli golf ball partnership with PGA TOUR winner Ben Griffin. |
| Jul 01 | League partnership renewal | Positive | +4.1% | Multi-year renewal of WNBA partnership and expanded youth/in-market initiatives. |
| Jun 12 | Payments partnership | Positive | -0.2% | Affirm checkout expansion for flexible payments on DICKS.com and GolfGalaxy.com. |
| Mar 19 | Instructor endorsement | Positive | +2.5% | Maxfli partnership with instructor Sean Foley as brand ambassador for Tour X ball. |
| Dec 12 | Marketing collaboration | Positive | -1.0% | Holiday Shopping Sprint campaign with Xavier Worthy and promotional initiatives. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Partnership announcements have often coincided with positive moves, though not uniformly; some past deals saw negative next-day reactions.
Over the past year, DICK'S has frequently used partnerships to deepen its brand reach. Deals have ranged from athlete and instructor endorsements under the Maxfli brand to renewing major league relationships like the WNBA and expanding payment flexibility with Affirm. Same-tag partnership news has produced next-day moves between about -0.99% and +4.11%. Today’s youth-sports-focused collaboration with Unrivaled Sports and Under Armour fits this pattern of marketing- and experience-driven brand investments.
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Under Armour and DICK'S to collaborate on activations across Unrivaled Sports properties, events and programming
Through these partnerships, Unrivaled Sports will collaborate with Under Armour and DICK'S to elevate the standard in youth sports — creating big league experiences on and off the field and bringing increased visibility and innovation to youth sports programming nationwide. Together, the organizations will deliver more dynamic, athlete-first experiences for players and families while advancing the future of the game.
"These strategic partnerships and sponsorship models are incredibly meaningful as we strive to change the world of youth sports — by creating inspiring, inclusive, and memory-making experiences for young athletes everywhere, for boys and girls, across multiple sports, and across the country," said Andy Campion, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of Unrivaled Sports.
Unrivaled Sports, Under Armour and DICK'S will collaborate on a series of integrated, experiential activations designed to bring the partnerships to life for participants and fans with a broader roadmap of initiatives to follow throughout the year and beyond. Initial tentpole efforts are tied to Ripken Nationals, a premier 12U baseball national championship tournament in its inaugural year, where athletes will see big league experiences like never before, including:
- Under Armour's "Road to Ripken Nationals" content series showing the journey for teams looking to punch their ticket to Ripken Nationals
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Post-Game Press Conference social content series spotlighting youth athletes and coaches as they share live reactions to the tournament's most pivotal moments
Additionally, Under Armour is now the exclusive performance apparel partner of Ripken Nationals and the Ripken Nationals Championship. All youth athletes playing in Ripken Nationals qualifiers and the Ripken Nationals Championship, as well as all marquee Unrivaled Baseball baseball events, will be outfitted with Under Armour apparel. Under Armour is also the official performance apparel partner for Unrivaled Flag events, including the Youth Flag Football World Championships and the High School Girls National Flag Football Competition, which features 5on5 and 7on7 tournaments, round robin games, playoffs and championships.
"Under Armour is proud to partner with Unrivaled Sports," said Craig Cummings, Under Armour Vice President, Team Division. "Unrivaled showcases a level of excellence in youth sport and Under Armour's committed to helping drive innovation and performance by delivering the best product and experiences for young athletes at Unrivaled tournaments and events."
In addition to the athlete-focused moments, DICK'S will serve as the Presenting-Level Sponsor of Ripken Nationals and the Ripken Nationals Championship, and deliver a premium brand presence throughout the tournament. GameChanger will also provide livestream coverage tied to marquee moments, including Ripken Nationals qualifiers and the Ripken Nationals Championship at Cooperstown All Star Village.
"Supporting youth sports is central to who we are at DICK'S," said Mark Rooks, VP of Creative, Sponsorship & Entertainment at DICK'S. "This partnership with Unrivaled Sports allows us to show up for young athletes in new ways by elevating their tournament experience, celebrating their achievements and creating moments that mirror the biggest stages in sport. By investing in these moments, we're helping empower the next generation of athletes and reinforcing our commitment to the future of the game."
By bringing together three leaders in sport, Unrivaled Sports is leveraging its platform to build a more elevated experience for young athletes, and to continue creating new programs, moments and opportunities that raise the standard for youth sports at scale.
About Unrivaled Sports
Unrivaled Sports, the nation's leader in youth sports experiences, delivers best-in-class experiences for young athletes, their families and communities through a diverse set of brands across youth sports venues, properties and programming. Unrivaled Sports has welcomed some of the most iconic names in youth sports into its growing family of brands including Cooperstown All Star Village, Ripken Baseball Experiences, Unrivaled Sports ForeverLawn Park, Rocker B Ranch, Diamond Nation, Unrivaled Flag and We Are Camp action sports. From hosting tournaments to powering hometown leagues, Unrivaled Sports is committed to delivering formative, memory-making experiences to hundreds of thousands of young athletes and their families across the country.
Learn more at unrivaledsports.com and follow @unrivaled.sports.
About Under Armour
Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
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