{"id":836619,"date":"2025-04-11T09:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/united-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-the-golden-state-valkyries-the-wnbas-newest-expansion-team\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T09:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:04:25","slug":"united-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-the-golden-state-valkyries-the-wnbas-newest-expansion-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/united-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-the-golden-state-valkyries-the-wnbas-newest-expansion-team\/","title":{"rendered":"United Becomes Official Airline Partner of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s Newest Expansion Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n Newest and first expansion franchise in the WNBA since 2008 brings women’s professional basketball to the Bay Area for the first time<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

\n United provides skills development opportunities for young female athletes and supports local youth sports programs<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

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\n SAN FRANCISCO<\/span>
\n <\/span>, April 11, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — United Airlines and the\u00a0Golden State Valkyries<\/a> today announced a multi-year sponsorship with United as founding partner and the organization’s official airline ahead of the Valkyries’ inaugural season at the Chase Center.<\/p>\n

In addition to digital signage inside and outside of Chase Center, a social content series, and an in-market promotion, United will partner with the team on initiatives like “Connecting Communities,” which will give local youth basketball teams the chance to attend a Valkyries game, participate in a player meet-and-greet, and attend a skills clinic. United and the Valkyries will also drive the season-long initiative “Soar with Her,” a mentorship program that pairs young girls with players, coaches, and leaders from the Valkyries to foster personal growth, leadership skills, and confidence.<\/p>\n

“We’re proud to have this unique opportunity to support the growth of women’s sports and make a lasting impact on youth sports programs in the San Francisco Bay Area<\/span>,” said United’s Managing Director of Global Sponsorships Jennifer Entenman<\/span>. “The Golden State Valkyries have demonstrated themselves to be committed to innovation and impact, and we’re honored to become a founding partner of an organization that’s generating so much excitement in the Bay Area.”<\/p>\n

MileagePlus Exclusives is offering MileagePlus\u00ae members exclusive access to unique experiences with the Golden State Valkyries, including tickets in the United Club, suite opportunities, behind-the-scenes access, and a “Valkyrie For a Day” experience. Members have the opportunity to obtain tickets to the Valkyries’ first game on May 16th<\/span>. For more detailed information about this event, click here<\/a> .<\/p>\n

“United Airlines is committed to showing up by our side as we build the Valkyries both on and off the court,” said Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith<\/span>. “Our shared commitment to building a better tomorrow with a focus on inclusion through education will allow us to create pathways for youth all while we enhance the fan experience.”<\/p>\n

Some notable players on the Golden State Valkyries team include:<\/p>\n