D.C.-based, global biopharmaceutical company makes its inaugural WNBA investment, becomes the first pharmaceutical partner of the Mystics – with patch placement in the “marquee” position on front of jersey
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Washington, D.C. (Friday, May 16, 2025) – Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced Vanda Pharmaceuticals, a Washington, D.C. headquartered global biopharmaceutical company, as an Official Partner and the jersey patch partner for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. The Vanda logo will be prominently displayed across the abdomen of all Mystics jerseys for the 2025 WNBA season beginning with the team’s season opener on Friday, May 16, 2025, against the Atlanta Dream. Additionally, Vanda branding will be displayed on the Mystics’ home court at CareFirst Arena and as part of the team’s branding on the backboard and free throw circles.
“We are proud to sponsor the Washington Mystics for their upcoming 2025 season. Vanda and the Mystics share more than their location in the nation’s capital in their aspirations for uniqueness and innovation in their fields,” said Dr. Mihael Polymeropoulos, Vanda’s President, CEO and Chairman of the Board.
“We are thrilled to partner with a global leader like Vanda Pharmaceuticals and are inspired by their story and values, which so closely align with ours,” said Patrick Duffy, Chief Partnership Officer for MSE. “Washington, D.C. is a world-class city but it’s also our hometown. And that range of scale is what the Mystics and Vanda share – we operate on an international scale and contribute greatly to our local community. We look forward to elevating the power of women’s sports and making a difference together.”
The partnership between Vanda and the Mystics goes beyond the logo placement on the teams’ jersey and extends to multiple integrated media platforms showcasing the company. There will be LED courtside, LED ribbon and corner signage, free throw circle signage, and top-of-the-backboard signage surrounding the Mystics home court at CareFirst Arena. On Monumental Sports Network (MNMT), the official local media rights holder for Mystics games, the network will run pre-, post-, and in-game spots, and display virtual on-court signage and in-game billboards among other features. The Mystics radio broadcasts of its games will also include spots from Vanda. On Mystics’ digital/social channels, Vanda will sponsor a season-long social media content series, be included in Mystics’ marketing assets and have periodic takeovers of the team’s website.
Vanda will also be the presenting partner for the Mystics’ upcoming game against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, August 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The theme is “Dog Days of Summer,” and Vanda has been a pioneer in reducing unnecessary drug testing on animals and has remained consistent in those values throughout the company’s history. This community-oriented theme night was especially appealing for the company as it will also shine a spotlight on local animal adoption programs. During the game there will be dog character appearances, a halftime performance featuring dogs, a dog-themed giveaway, presented by Vanda, and broadcast and digital content aligning with the theme.
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About Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs to improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow them on X @vandapharma.
