TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics has reached a long-term agreement with NIKE, the world’s leading sports and fitness company, to remain the Wildcats’ official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment provider through June 30, 2025. The value of the extension, which went into effect on July 1, 2015, ranks Arizona among the top tier of NIKE’s stable of college athletics departments.
“We’re thrilled that a brand like NIKE, which dominates the collegiate apparel space, considered Arizona a priority and we were able to generate an extension that will be beneficial for both parties moving forward,” said UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne. “Through conversations with student-athletes, coaches and staff, we concluded that NIKE was the preferred apparel company for the University of Arizona. This was confirmed by a peer institution who recently conducted a survey of student-athletes, resulting in an overwhelming majority stating that their brand of choice was NIKE.”
The information that was gathered played an important role in Arizona Athletics’ decision-making process as it underscores the institution’s commitment to providing student-athletes with the best support possible.
“Excellence and Integrity, the first two values listed in the University of Arizona’s Mission Statement, are part of the bond that first brought Nike and Arizona together more than three decades ago,” said Kit Morris, Nike’s Senior Director for College Sports Marketing. “We are fortunate to serve the student-athletes and coaches of an institution that is rich in tradition and also driven by strong values; and, we look forward to working together for many years to come.”
Arizona’s extension is based upon an agreement with Nike that commenced in 2006 and the extension will continue to supply uniforms, footwear, apparel and equipment for all 20 of Arizona’s athletics programs.
“NIKE has been an excellent partner of ours for a number of years,” Byrne added. “We’re happy that we’ll continue representing the ‘Swoosh’ along with so many of the top athletics departments around the country.”
