The Golden State Warriors have joined forces with IREN Limited on a multi-year sponsorship deal.
The AI Cloud provider will be featured on the team’s jersey with a sponsor patch, starting with the 2026-27 season.
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It is expected to be the richest sponsorship in the history of North American team sports at an average of more than $50 million per year, according to Sportico. The Warriors are owned by Joe Lacob, who purchased the team in 2010 for $450 million. The team brought in $877 million in revenue in 2025.
“The Warriors jersey badge is our most visible global platform, and finding a partner that shares our vision for both innovation and community engagement was paramount,” said Mike Kitts, the Golden State Chief Commercial Officer.
The company will also have prominent visibility throughout Chase Center and will serve as the presenting sponsorship of the Warriors’ annual City Edition platform.
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IREN Limited branding will also be featured on Golden State Valkyries player warm-ups and Santa Cruz G-League jerseys.
The Warriors and IREN will also collaborate on a series of initiatives focused on expanding access to educational opportunities, advancing AI and STEAM literacy, and creating lasting community impact in the Bay Area.
The Warriors’ Community Foundation will also join IREN’s community investment efforts to support youth programming and refurbish basketball courts in the community. They will also distribute 10,000 Warriors jerseys each year to underserved youth.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Warriors new patch deal just shattered history at $50 million a year
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