Ally Named Presenting Partner of WNBA’s First-Ever “Rivals Week” as Part of Multi-Year League Partnership
Ally Financial Inc. has entered a multi-year partnership with the WNBA and becomes the league’s official banking partner. As part of the agreement, Ally will serve as the presenting partner of the inaugural WNBA “Rivals Week,” scheduled for Aug. 9-17. The event will showcase marquee matchups between top players and teams, including games featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the Golden State Valkyries and Los Angeles Sparks, and a pair of rematches between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.
Rivals Week begins Saturday, Aug. 9, with two matchups:
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Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, vs. Chicago Sky, featuring Angel Reese (CBS)
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Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA League Pass)
Additional key games during Rivals Week include:
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New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx rematches on Aug. 10 (ABC) and Aug. 16 (CBS)
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New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces rematch on Aug. 13 (ESPN)
Ally signed an endorsement deal with UConn star and incoming rookie Paige Bueckers. Bueckers joins Ally’s WNBA player roster alongside:
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Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
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Sydney Colson (Indiana Fever)
Ally is also launching the “That’s A ‘Savings’ Bucket!” sweepstakes, offering fans a chance to win a trip to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis and $5,000.
Ally’s involvement with the WNBA supports its 50/50 Pledge to achieve equal media spending across women’s and men’s sports by 2026. The company will integrate into WNBA media coverage and serve as the presenting partner of WNBA All-Star Voting, with additional activations planned throughout the season.
