{"id":182872,"date":"2025-04-13T14:36:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T14:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/airline\/united-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-the-golden-state-valkyries-the-wnbas-newest-expansion-team\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T14:36:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T14:36:04","slug":"united-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-the-golden-state-valkyries-the-wnbas-newest-expansion-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=182872","title":{"rendered":"United Becomes Official Airline Partner of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA\u2019s Newest Expansion Team"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Newest and first expansion franchise in the WNBA since 2008 brings women\u2019s professional basketball to the Bay Area for the first time<\/em><\/p>\n

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

SAN FRANCISCO,\u00a0April 11, 2025\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ \u2014 United Airlines and the\u00a0Golden State Valkyries<\/a>\u00a0today announced a multi-year sponsorship with United as founding partner and the organization\u2019s official airline ahead of the Valkyries\u2019 inaugural season at the Chase Center.<\/p>\n

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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 \u201cConnecting Communities,\u201d 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 \u201cSoar with Her,\u201d 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

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to have this unique opportunity to support the growth of women\u2019s sports and make a lasting impact on youth sports programs in the\u00a0San Francisco Bay Area,\u201d said United\u2019s Managing Director of Global Sponsorships\u00a0Jennifer Entenman. \u201cThe Golden State Valkyries have demonstrated themselves to be committed to innovation and impact, and we\u2019re honored to become a founding partner of an organization that\u2019s generating so much excitement in the Bay Area.\u201d<\/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 \u201cValkyrie For a Day\u201d experience. Members have the opportunity to obtain tickets to the Valkyries\u2019 first game on\u00a0May 16th. For more detailed information about this event,\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnited Airlines is committed to showing up by our side as we build the Valkyries both on and off the court,\u201d said Golden State Valkyries President\u00a0Jess Smith. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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