The University of Arizona has agreed a new long-term naming rights deal with Casino Del Sol, an enterprise of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
The agreement is valued at more than $60 million and sees Arizona Stadium renamed as Casino Del Sol Stadium, marking the largest deal in Big 12 Conference history.
Casino Del Sol joins Arizona Athletics’ top tier of corporate and community investors as a Pillar Partner, with exclusivity in casino, gaming and resorts beginning next fiscal year.
The naming partnership includes new exterior and interior branding, field logos and digital platforms, along with expanded integration into national television broadcasts.
Casino Del Sol Stadium is the home field of the NCAA’s Arizona Wildcats college football team and has a capacity of over 50,000.
“For many here in Southern Arizona and around the country, Arizona Athletics offers a first glimpse of the University of Arizona,” said Suresh Garimella, president of University of Arizona. “By naming one of our campus landmarks for Casino Del Sol, we are telling that audience how proud we are to partner with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
“Our land-grant mission calls us to engage with our community, and this collaboration is an innovative expression of that imperative. I’m proud of our shared purpose to expand opportunity, strengthen belonging, and build a stronger future for our region, and I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together.”
Through new programs and co-created initiatives, the partnership will deepen academic, cultural, and economic links between the university and the tribe.
Julian Hernandez, chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, commented: “The Pascua Yaqui Tribe values partnerships grounded in respect and opportunity. Our collaboration with the University of Arizona reflects our shared commitment to education, cultural preservation and community strength.
“This agreement honors the tribe’s deep roots in this region and creates pathways for prosperity that will benefit our people and Southern Arizona for generations.”
Casino Del Sol CEO Amanda Sampson Lomayesva added: “This partnership gives us the opportunity to share our story on one of the biggest stages in college athletics. From the heart of Tucson to fans across the country, Casino Del Sol is proud to stand with the University of Arizona in celebrating community, culture, and the Wildcat spirit that unites Southern Arizona.”