The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off Presented by Toyota offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities that can meet you company’s needs. For more information, please reach out to Executive Director John Grant at [email protected].
Major Sponsors
Cricket
We believe we smile bigger when we smile together. That’s why we’re proud to support and celebrate HBCUs on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. At Cricket, we make your wireless experience easy. We have the phones you want, a range of plans to fit your budget and lifestyle, and the services you need, like flexible plan and payment options. All on our nationwide network.
We believe we smile bigger when we smile together. That’s why we’re proud to support and celebrate HBCUs on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. At Cricket, we make your wireless experience easy. We have the phones you want, a range of plans to fit your budget and lifestyle, and the services you need, like flexible plan and payment options. All on our nationwide network.
Cricket
We believe we smile bigger when we smile together. That’s why we’re proud to support and celebrate HBCUs on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. At Cricket, we make your wireless experience easy. We have the phones you want, a range of plans to fit your budget and lifestyle, and the services you need, like flexible plan and payment options. All on our nationwide network.
We believe we smile bigger when we smile together. That’s why we’re proud to support and celebrate HBCUs on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. At Cricket, we make your wireless experience easy. We have the phones you want, a range of plans to fit your budget and lifestyle, and the services you need, like flexible plan and payment options. All on our nationwide network.
Toyota
Toyota has expanded its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU athletics and the culture surrounding Black college sports. Toyota will serve as presenting sponsor of this year’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off. Toyota will also become the title sponsor of the halftime show, creating a major brand presence during one of the most visible celebrations of HBCU football, music and culture. For Toyota, it is a joy and a honor to partner with ESPN Events and play a substantial role in sponsoring this hugely beloved HBCU event, over an extended period that will keep us engaged through the coming years. Toyota’s drivers and its community can be found in every corner of the culture, and with events like the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off, Toyota embraces the opportunity to support the future leaders and stars engaged in Black college sports. Toyota’s investment in the event represents more than a sponsorship — it is an investment in the institutions, traditions and communities that make HBCU athletics so powerful.
Toyota has expanded its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU athletics and the culture surrounding Black college sports. Toyota will serve as presenting sponsor of this year’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off. Toyota will also become the title sponsor of the halftime show, creating a major brand presence during one of the most visible celebrations of HBCU football, music and culture. For Toyota, it is a joy and a honor to partner with ESPN Events and play a substantial role in sponsoring this hugely beloved HBCU event, over an extended period that will keep us engaged through the coming years. Toyota’s drivers and its community can be found in every corner of the culture, and with events like the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off, Toyota embraces the opportunity to support the future leaders and stars engaged in Black college sports. Toyota’s investment in the event represents more than a sponsorship — it is an investment in the institutions, traditions and communities that make HBCU athletics so powerful.
Toyota
Toyota has expanded its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU athletics and the culture surrounding Black college sports. Toyota will serve as presenting sponsor of this year’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off. Toyota will also become the title sponsor of the halftime show, creating a major brand presence during one of the most visible celebrations of HBCU football, music and culture. For Toyota, it is a joy and a honor to partner with ESPN Events and play a substantial role in sponsoring this hugely beloved HBCU event, over an extended period that will keep us engaged through the coming years. Toyota’s drivers and its community can be found in every corner of the culture, and with events like the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off, Toyota embraces the opportunity to support the future leaders and stars engaged in Black college sports. Toyota’s investment in the event represents more than a sponsorship — it is an investment in the institutions, traditions and communities that make HBCU athletics so powerful.
Toyota has expanded its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU athletics and the culture surrounding Black college sports. Toyota will serve as presenting sponsor of this year’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off. Toyota will also become the title sponsor of the halftime show, creating a major brand presence during one of the most visible celebrations of HBCU football, music and culture. For Toyota, it is a joy and a honor to partner with ESPN Events and play a substantial role in sponsoring this hugely beloved HBCU event, over an extended period that will keep us engaged through the coming years. Toyota’s drivers and its community can be found in every corner of the culture, and with events like the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off, Toyota embraces the opportunity to support the future leaders and stars engaged in Black college sports. Toyota’s investment in the event represents more than a sponsorship — it is an investment in the institutions, traditions and communities that make HBCU athletics so powerful.
Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices and identity theft. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” For more information, visit www.allstate.com.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices and identity theft. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” For more information, visit www.allstate.com.
Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices and identity theft. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” For more information, visit www.allstate.com.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices and identity theft. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” For more information, visit www.allstate.com.
Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day.
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day.
Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day.
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot Retool Your School Program proudly supports the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff. For over 17 years, they’ve helped create opportunities, celebrate legacies, and strengthen campus communities through impactful grants. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one project and one campus at a time.
The Home Depot Retool Your School Program proudly supports the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff. For over 17 years, they’ve helped create opportunities, celebrate legacies, and strengthen campus communities through impactful grants. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one project and one campus at a time.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot Retool Your School Program proudly supports the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff. For over 17 years, they’ve helped create opportunities, celebrate legacies, and strengthen campus communities through impactful grants. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one project and one campus at a time.
The Home Depot Retool Your School Program proudly supports the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff. For over 17 years, they’ve helped create opportunities, celebrate legacies, and strengthen campus communities through impactful grants. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one project and one campus at a time.
Supporting Sponsors
Aclipse Marketing
Aclipse Marketing provides you and your guests an unforgettable, immersive experience. With full-service events expertise, our mission is simple – to offer world-class products + services at competitive prices backed up by exemplary client support. We specialize in private and corporate events, festivals, concerts, sporting events, air and sea shows, religious functions, nonprofit, hospitality, government groups and local municipalities. We are a nationally-certified minority owned business (#AT08-2983) + state certified in GA, FL, CO, WI, and PA.
Aclipse Marketing provides you and your guests an unforgettable, immersive experience. With full-service events expertise, our mission is simple – to offer world-class products + services at competitive prices backed up by exemplary client support. We specialize in private and corporate events, festivals, concerts, sporting events, air and sea shows, religious functions, nonprofit, hospitality, government groups and local municipalities. We are a nationally-certified minority owned business (#AT08-2983) + state certified in GA, FL, CO, WI, and PA.
Aclipse Marketing
Aclipse Marketing provides you and your guests an unforgettable, immersive experience. With full-service events expertise, our mission is simple – to offer world-class products + services at competitive prices backed up by exemplary client support. We specialize in private and corporate events, festivals, concerts, sporting events, air and sea shows, religious functions, nonprofit, hospitality, government groups and local municipalities. We are a nationally-certified minority owned business (#AT08-2983) + state certified in GA, FL, CO, WI, and PA.
Aclipse Marketing provides you and your guests an unforgettable, immersive experience. With full-service events expertise, our mission is simple – to offer world-class products + services at competitive prices backed up by exemplary client support. We specialize in private and corporate events, festivals, concerts, sporting events, air and sea shows, religious functions, nonprofit, hospitality, government groups and local municipalities. We are a nationally-certified minority owned business (#AT08-2983) + state certified in GA, FL, CO, WI, and PA.
Honda Generators
Honda’s commitment to creating products that improve the quality of people’s lives goes well beyond automobiles and motorcycles. Since 1953, Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide. Honda continues to be a leader in the development of low-emission, fuel efficient, environmentally friendly 4-stroke engines for use in generators, water pumps, lawn mowers, outboard motors, and many other power equipment applications. Learn more about Honda’s global Power Products history . Honda Power Equipment, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, consists of three distinct operating units: Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Engines . The division’s products, including engines, generators, lawn mowers, pumps, snow blowers, tillers, trimmers, and marine engines, are assembled in Honda plants in the United States and around the world.
Honda’s commitment to creating products that improve the quality of people’s lives goes well beyond automobiles and motorcycles. Since 1953, Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide. Honda continues to be a leader in the development of low-emission, fuel efficient, environmentally friendly 4-stroke engines for use in generators, water pumps, lawn mowers, outboard motors, and many other power equipment applications. Learn more about Honda’s global Power Products history . Honda Power Equipment, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, consists of three distinct operating units: Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Engines . The division’s products, including engines, generators, lawn mowers, pumps, snow blowers, tillers, trimmers, and marine engines, are assembled in Honda plants in the United States and around the world.
Honda Generators
Honda’s commitment to creating products that improve the quality of people’s lives goes well beyond automobiles and motorcycles. Since 1953, Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide. Honda continues to be a leader in the development of low-emission, fuel efficient, environmentally friendly 4-stroke engines for use in generators, water pumps, lawn mowers, outboard motors, and many other power equipment applications. Learn more about Honda’s global Power Products history . Honda Power Equipment, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, consists of three distinct operating units: Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Engines . The division’s products, including engines, generators, lawn mowers, pumps, snow blowers, tillers, trimmers, and marine engines, are assembled in Honda plants in the United States and around the world.
Honda’s commitment to creating products that improve the quality of people’s lives goes well beyond automobiles and motorcycles. Since 1953, Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide. Honda continues to be a leader in the development of low-emission, fuel efficient, environmentally friendly 4-stroke engines for use in generators, water pumps, lawn mowers, outboard motors, and many other power equipment applications. Learn more about Honda’s global Power Products history . Honda Power Equipment, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, consists of three distinct operating units: Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Engines . The division’s products, including engines, generators, lawn mowers, pumps, snow blowers, tillers, trimmers, and marine engines, are assembled in Honda plants in the United States and around the world.
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions is a full service Security & Safety company. We provide our consultation, resources & services to; businesses, communities, schools and families. We believe in providing professional, cost effective security services to our customers. This principle has been the foundation of our success. It is imperative a security company protects you, your property, and assets, as well as maintaining a professional working and living environment for everyone.
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions is a full service Security & Safety company. We provide our consultation, resources & services to; businesses, communities, schools and families. We believe in providing professional, cost effective security services to our customers. This principle has been the foundation of our success. It is imperative a security company protects you, your property, and assets, as well as maintaining a professional working and living environment for everyone.
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions is a full service Security & Safety company. We provide our consultation, resources & services to; businesses, communities, schools and families. We believe in providing professional, cost effective security services to our customers. This principle has been the foundation of our success. It is imperative a security company protects you, your property, and assets, as well as maintaining a professional working and living environment for everyone.
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions is a full service Security & Safety company. We provide our consultation, resources & services to; businesses, communities, schools and families. We believe in providing professional, cost effective security services to our customers. This principle has been the foundation of our success. It is imperative a security company protects you, your property, and assets, as well as maintaining a professional working and living environment for everyone.
Media Partners
ABC
ABC Studios is a leader in the development, production and strategic distribution of entertainment content and is the key content provider for the ABC Entertainment Group. The studio’s current hits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Doctor,” and more series that air on other networks.
ABC Studios is a leader in the development, production and strategic distribution of entertainment content and is the key content provider for the ABC Entertainment Group. The studio’s current hits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Doctor,” and more series that air on other networks.
ABC
ABC Studios is a leader in the development, production and strategic distribution of entertainment content and is the key content provider for the ABC Entertainment Group. The studio’s current hits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Doctor,” and more series that air on other networks.
ABC Studios is a leader in the development, production and strategic distribution of entertainment content and is the key content provider for the ABC Entertainment Group. The studio’s current hits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Good Doctor,” and more series that air on other networks.
BCSBN
The Black College Sports Network is the first online media outlet dedicated to live coverage &bS broadcasting of HBCU sporting events on a weekly basis. The BCSN is the flagship product of the Jericho Broadcast Networks (JBN).
The Black College Sports Network is the first online media outlet dedicated to live coverage &bS broadcasting of HBCU sporting events on a weekly basis. The BCSN is the flagship product of the Jericho Broadcast Networks (JBN).
BCSBN
The Black College Sports Network is the first online media outlet dedicated to live coverage &bS broadcasting of HBCU sporting events on a weekly basis. The BCSN is the flagship product of the Jericho Broadcast Networks (JBN).
The Black College Sports Network is the first online media outlet dedicated to live coverage &bS broadcasting of HBCU sporting events on a weekly basis. The BCSN is the flagship product of the Jericho Broadcast Networks (JBN).
Urban One Radio
Radio One Atlanta is the Atlanta market of Urban One, the largest Black-owned diversified media company in the United States. The company serves Atlanta’s Black community through radio, digital media, live events, and community engagement. Radio One Atlanta operates four flagship radio stations including HOT 107.9, Majic 107.5/97.5, Praise 102.5 and Classix 102.9. Radio One Atlanta is known for producing some of Atlanta’s premier entertainment and community events, including: Birthday Bash ATL – One of the nation’s largest Hip-Hop concerts, Praise In The Park – One of the country’s largest outdoor Gospel music events, community initiatives such as school supply drives, health fairs, voter engagement campaigns, toy drives, and neighborhood outreach events.
Radio One Atlanta is the Atlanta market of Urban One, the largest Black-owned diversified media company in the United States. The company serves Atlanta’s Black community through radio, digital media, live events, and community engagement. Radio One Atlanta operates four flagship radio stations including HOT 107.9, Majic 107.5/97.5, Praise 102.5 and Classix 102.9. Radio One Atlanta is known for producing some of Atlanta’s premier entertainment and community events, including: Birthday Bash ATL – One of the nation’s largest Hip-Hop concerts, Praise In The Park – One of the country’s largest outdoor Gospel music events, community initiatives such as school supply drives, health fairs, voter engagement campaigns, toy drives, and neighborhood outreach events.
Urban One Radio
Radio One Atlanta is the Atlanta market of Urban One, the largest Black-owned diversified media company in the United States. The company serves Atlanta’s Black community through radio, digital media, live events, and community engagement. Radio One Atlanta operates four flagship radio stations including HOT 107.9, Majic 107.5/97.5, Praise 102.5 and Classix 102.9. Radio One Atlanta is known for producing some of Atlanta’s premier entertainment and community events, including: Birthday Bash ATL – One of the nation’s largest Hip-Hop concerts, Praise In The Park – One of the country’s largest outdoor Gospel music events, community initiatives such as school supply drives, health fairs, voter engagement campaigns, toy drives, and neighborhood outreach events.
Radio One Atlanta is the Atlanta market of Urban One, the largest Black-owned diversified media company in the United States. The company serves Atlanta’s Black community through radio, digital media, live events, and community engagement. Radio One Atlanta operates four flagship radio stations including HOT 107.9, Majic 107.5/97.5, Praise 102.5 and Classix 102.9. Radio One Atlanta is known for producing some of Atlanta’s premier entertainment and community events, including: Birthday Bash ATL – One of the nation’s largest Hip-Hop concerts, Praise In The Park – One of the country’s largest outdoor Gospel music events, community initiatives such as school supply drives, health fairs, voter engagement campaigns, toy drives, and neighborhood outreach events.
Ticket Package Sponsor
ATL Airport District
In the shadow of the world’s busiest airport, just 10 minutes from the bright lights and hustle of Atlanta, you’ll find ATL Airport District, one of the South’s premiere destinations for business meetings, large and small, provides businesses and meeting planners unique and valuable advantages in efficiency and convenience.
In the shadow of the world’s busiest airport, just 10 minutes from the bright lights and hustle of Atlanta, you’ll find ATL Airport District, one of the South’s premiere destinations for business meetings, large and small, provides businesses and meeting planners unique and valuable advantages in efficiency and convenience.
ATL Airport District
In the shadow of the world’s busiest airport, just 10 minutes from the bright lights and hustle of Atlanta, you’ll find ATL Airport District, one of the South’s premiere destinations for business meetings, large and small, provides businesses and meeting planners unique and valuable advantages in efficiency and convenience.
In the shadow of the world’s busiest airport, just 10 minutes from the bright lights and hustle of Atlanta, you’ll find ATL Airport District, one of the South’s premiere destinations for business meetings, large and small, provides businesses and meeting planners unique and valuable advantages in efficiency and convenience.
City of Union City
City of Union City
Marriott Gateway Hotel
Marriott Gateway Hotel
