
Friday, May 8, 2026
AT A GLANCE
AUDIENCE
Executives, community leaders, athletes, families, youth, and basketball fans.
CORE SPONSOR VALUE
Naming rights, live event activation, social amplification, branded content, and premium hospitality.
MISSION ALIGNMENT
Youth outreach, mentorship, community development, and culture-first brand visibility.
Chicago’s Premier Sneaker Gala & Elite Showcase
Join 2,100+ tastemakers, athletes, and community leaders for a high-octane weekend of style and sport. Every ticket helps rebuild forgotten courts in Chicago.
2,100+
1M+
Projected combined live atendees
Social reach across Hosts' platforms
$100K+
Estimated top-tier partnership value

CHICAGO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Partner with a high-impact weekend experience.
Align your brand with a premium gala, a high-energy basketball showcase, and a community-centered mission built to create visibility, engagement, and lasting impact.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The King
Only 1 Slot available!
Flagship naming-rights sponsorship for the full gala and showcase weekend.
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Event naming rights across public references, invitations, website placement, digital marketing, press, and recap content
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Live engagement with 2,100+ attendees across the VIP gala and Saturday showcase
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VIP table for 10 guests plus stage branding and speaking recognition
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Court branding and halftime recognition during the showcase
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50 professional photos, 2 sponsor-branded reels, 1 official recap video, and athlete testimonial clips
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Logo integration on the Court Kingz website, jerseys, digital graphics, and promotional assets
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Social promotion across 1M+ followers with player amplification and sponsor storytelling
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Custom corporate merchandising opportunity for sponsor employees and executives
OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNER
The Jordan
Only 10 Slots Left!
High-visibility two-day package for brands seeking strong event presence and recognition.
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Logo on all event promotional materials plus arena signage and digital screens
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Brand presence at the Sneaker Ball Gala VIP reception
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Featured across Court Kingz social platforms and tagged in highlight content
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Integration into event recap video
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Brand activation table inside the arena
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MC recognition and halftime dunk showcase integration
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8 VIP gala tickets and 8 premium game seats
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Player meet-and-greet access and community impact partner recognition
OFFICIAL SUPPORTING PARTNER
The Pippen
Only 19 Slots Left!
Solid mid-tier sponsorship with live-event, social, and community-facing value.
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Logo featured on event promotional materials plus arena signage and digital screens
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Brand recognition at the Sneaker Ball Gala
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Feature across Court Kingz social media and tagged highlight content
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Estimated social reach of 50K to 500K impressions
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Brand activation table inside the arena
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MC brand recognition during the event
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6 VIP gala tickets and 6 premium game seats
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Photo opportunity with players and community partner recognition
COMMUNITY PARTNER
The Rose
Only 40 Slots Available!
Community-centered package for local businesses and organizations that want visible alignment.
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Logo placement on event marketing materials
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Logo included on arena digital signage
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Brand mention on Court Kingz social media and in event highlights
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Estimated social reach of 50K+ impressions
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Brand activation table inside the arena
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MC recognition during the event
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4 VIP gala tickets and 4 premium game seats
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Player meet-and-greet photo opportunity plus local community partner recognition
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PARTNER
The Warrior
Only 67 Slots left!
Entry-level support tier for sponsors who want to participate with a credible, professional presence.
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Logo included on event marketing materials
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Logo featured on arena digital screens
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Brand mention on Court Kingz social media and inclusion in the event recap post
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Estimated social reach of 25K+ impressions
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Brand recognition by the event MC
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Opportunity to display promotional materials
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2 VIP gala tickets and 2 premium game seats
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Recognition as a Warriors Never Quit partner supporting youth outreach and mentorship
Act Fast! This event is designed to sell-out.
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