Washington Capitals
Major sponsorship return for TikTok with Capitals
Having moved away from sponsorships over the last 18 months, TikTok has signed a wide-ranging agreement with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) that includes sponsoring the Washington Capitals NHL team.
Capitals land Hyundai Motor America sponsorship
The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals have named Hyundai Motor America as the team's official automotive partner
“We believe in the value of live local rights” | Why Monumental acquired NBC Sports Washington
Zach Leonsis, Monumental Sports' president of media and new enterprises, speaks to SportBusiness about the decision to acquire NBC Sports Washington and the organization's belief in the embattled RSN model.
Julie Uhrman on the development and debut of Angel City FC
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Julie Uhrman, Angel City FC co-founder and president. Fisher and Russo also discuss Major League Baseball’s cancellation of the first week of the 2022 regular season and further impacts from the ongoing labor dispute with the MLB Players Association, the move of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to sell the Premier League’s Chelsea FC, a $1.5bn fundraising by Fanatics that now values the company at $27bn, and rising political pressures surrounding National Hockey League star Alexander Ovechkin.
CCM Hockey, MassMutual to stop marketing Capitals superstar Ovechkin
Canadian ice hockey equipment manufacturer CCM Hockey and American life insurance company MassMutual have decided to halt marketing initiatives featuring National Hockey League superstar Alex Ovechkin…
FTX adds Monumental Sports to expansive sponsorship portfolio
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has added Monumental Sports & Entertainment to its expansive North American sports sponsorship portfolio, becoming the official cryptocurrency exchange and non-fungible token …
Socios.com unveils partnerships with 12 NHL teams
Blockchain provider Socios.com has significantly expanded its National Hockey League presence by striking deals with 12 teams
“Why wait when you have the right partner?” | How Capitals sealed first NHL jersey patch deal
Jim Van Stone, Monumental’s president of business operations and chief commercial officer, speaks to SportBusiness about the strategy in becoming a first-mover in the NHL's landmark new commercial category.
Sai Srinivas on the growing global esports and gaming marketplace
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Sai Srinivas, co-founder and chief executive of the Mobile Premier League. Eric and Chris also discuss contrasting trends in betting sponsorships between the United Kingdom and United States, a pair of large-scale fundraising events surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology, and the acquisition of Serie A’s Genoa by Florida-based alternative investment firm 777 Partners.
Capitals, Caesars unveil first-ever NHL jersey sponsorship deal
The Washington Capitals have become the first National Hockey League team to announce a jersey sponsorship deal, striking a multiyear partnership with leading US casino operator Caesars Entertainment
MSE develops NFT collections for Wizards, Capitals
Forthcoming digital releases include free components, physical collectibles
Ovechkin joins high-profile Washington Spirit investment group
Washington Capitals star captain Alex Ovechkin has become the latest high-profile investor of National Women's Soccer League team Washington Spirit
Monumental Sports secures 5G-focused partnership with Verizon
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent organization of the National Basketball Association’s Washington Wizards and National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals, has secured a wide-ranging agreement wit…
Monumental Sports & Entertainment battles growing virus issues
Both NHL Capitals, NBA Wizards hit hard by pandemic
Devils, Capitals and Predators become first NHL teams to bring in helmet sponsors
The New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators have become the first National Hockey League teams to officially announce helmet sponsors, a new commercial category for the 2020-21 season
Capital One Arena sets sports betting precedent by opening in-venue sportsbook
Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia, has set a precedent in the United States sports betting landscape by accepting wagers at its temporary new sportsbook, which has been converted from…
NBC Sports Washington to broadcast simulated Capitals and Wizards games
Monumental Sports and Entertainment has partnered with regional sports network NBC Sports Washington to broadcast esports simulations of previously-scheduled Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards …
Wizards, Capitals partner with Indian company Mahindra
Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation Mahindra has signed a deal with Monumental Sports and Entertainment to become an official partner of the National Basketball Association's Washington …