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The University of Oklahoma appreciates Valero consideration for new partnership opportunities with OU Athletics. Multiple opportunities are available to align Valero’s corporate philanthropy and/or marketing initiatives with key areas of focus within OU Athletics.

The Partnership
With a spirit for collaboration and innovation, Valero and OU Athletics will team up to identify ways to utilize our partnership for increased brand awareness on campus and nationally. Together, two of the most visible brands in their respective industries will partner to create shared success in higher education, athletics and the energy sector.

Possible Tenants of Partnership: 
  • Civic | Sooners for Humanity & Facility Projects
    • OU Athletics program designed to raise awareness on matters of social justice and play an active role in creating positive change through sport.
    • Enhancing OU Athletics facilities with Valero branding for in-venue and national recognition.
  • Education | Scholarships & Recruitment
    • OU student-athletes enrolled in engineering and energy programs. 
    • Identify ways OU Athletics can aid in recruiting and marketing.
  • Basic Needs | Inspiring Champions Fund
    • Psychological, nutrition and academic support are enhanced through financial resources generated from the Inspiring Champions Fund 
  • Health | Sports Medicine and Research
    • As a university leader in research in sickle cell trait for student-athletes and head trauma, OU Athletics continues to advance world-class treatment and care for nearly 600 Sooners.

Owen Field Presented by Valero
  • Valero Branding marks on 25-yard line of football field with visibility from 85,000+ per game and routinely $1M+ viewers tuning in to watch OU Football.
  • Allocation of gift to be aligned with Valero and OU Athletics’ current and future initiatives. Additional programming to benefit Valero's key areas of focus.
  • Requested Gift Amount: $3.5M per year for (10) Years ($35M total)



​Valero Softball Complex
  • New stadium and complex proposed for the NW corner of Jenkins and Imhoff. This prime location combined with the trajectory of the sport of softball in Oklahoma and the nation makes this a valuable partnership opportunity for Valero. 
  • Requested Gift Amount: $2M per year for (6) Years ($12M total)

OU Football Operations Complex Presented by Valero
  • Home of the winningest program since World War II, Valero and OU Football unite to strategically align programming and increased brand awareness locally and across the country. 
    The OU Football Complex is the energy hub for Oklahoma Football (locker room, weight room, coaches offices, team meeting spaces), the Barry Switzer Center, Sports Medicine, and Nutritional Centers for all OU student-athletes.
  • Allocation of gift to be aligned with Valero and OU Athletics’ current and future initiatives. 
  • Requested Gift Amount: $1M per year for (5) Years ($5M total)

Valero Champions Club 
  • Part of the South End Zone Renovation in 2016, OU’s newest club features 2 private indoor lounges and hosts over 2,500 fans each game along with various university events throughout the year. Branding within and outside the club create additional brand awareness to 85,000+ fans each game. 
  • Allocation of gift to be aligned with Valero and OU Athletics’ current and future initiatives. 
  • Requested Gift Amount: $500,000 per year for (4) Years ($2M total)

additional considerations


east suite

18 Season tickets are included in suite lease.

Food and beverage included.

Up to (4) Standing Room Only (SRO) tickets are available for purchase each game $250 per ticket. 

(5) parking passes are included in the price of the ticket for all OU Football games. 

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Suite at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 
EXAMPLE OF SUITE COMMITMENT - LEASE & PHILANTHROPIC GIFT CAN BE SHARED
Gift
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
4 - Santee Seats
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
Suite
$80,185
$80,185
$80,185
$80,185
$80,185
Philanthropic Gift
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
TOTAL
$142,185
$142,185
$142,185
$142,185
$142,185
Example above illustrates suite lease for outer zone of 100 and 200 level suites. ​Season tickets are included in the suite lease. Santee and Texas tickets are separate from these amounts. Philanthropic pledges for donors moving into suites generally exceed $250,000. OU Athletics is currently in the renewal process for suites and loge boxes. Pending available suites, donors who have expressed interest in a suite will be offered the opportunity to purchase based on historic giving to OU Athletics.

Santee Lounge
GIFT
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
4 - Santee Seats
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
Philanthropic Gift
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
TOTAL
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
Priority seating donation for Santee Lounge seats in sections 3, 4, 7, and 8. Ticket purchases are separate from these amounts. (4) season tickets and (4) Texas tickets would be approximately $1,600.

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