The University of Arizona and Casino Del Sol, an enterprise of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, today announced a landmark 20-year naming rights agreement for Arizona Stadium valued at more than $60 million, the largest such agreement in Big 12 Conference history. Under the partnership, the venue will be known as Casino Del Sol Stadium.
The deal includes new exterior and interior branding, field logos, and digital platforms, along with expanded integration into national television broadcasts.
"The Pascua Yaqui Tribe values partnerships grounded in respect and opportunity," said Julian Hernandez, chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. "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."
According to a post on the university's website, the collaboration prioritizes the roles the university and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe have in benefiting students, families and communities across Southern Arizona. Through new programs and co-created initiatives, the partnership will deepen academic, cultural and economic links between the university and the tribe.
Alongside the partnership, Arizona Athletics will pursue a multiyear facilities enhancement plan to modernize fan amenities, student-athlete spaces, and event operations across key venues. This will include evaluating premium seating, concourse upgrades, accessibility, technology, and back-of-house improvements to elevate the game-day experience and drive long-term growth.
"For many here in Southern Arizona and around the country, Arizona Athletics offers a first glimpse of the University of Arizona," University of Arizona president Suresh Garimella. "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."
