Cleveland WNBA Announces KeyBank as First Founding Partner

The Cleveland WNBA today announced KeyBank (NYSE: KEY ), Northeast Ohio's hometown bank, as its first Founding Partner. The new, multiyear partnership establishes the financial institution as the team's official and exclusive retail banking partner. As a founding partner, KeyBank will help shape the fan experience from the franchise's earliest days through its inaugural 2028 season and beyond. A cornerstone of the partnership is KeyBank's sponsorship of the franchise's membership platform, the home for the team's most loyal fans. As the presenting partner of the platform, KeyBank will provide Cleveland WNBA fans who have made the initial $28 membership deposit with exclusive benefits, including exclusive seating area at the team's brand unveil later this summer along with early access to the post-launch retail drop. Cleveland WNBA currently has nearly 9,000 initial payments as momentum continues to build ahead of the team's debut at Rocket Arena in 2028. "Establishing our first foundational partnership with KeyBank, with a focus on our membership platform, reflects how deeply committed we are to collectively investing in unforgettable experiences for our fans, whose passion and belief in the return of the WNBA to Ohio has been clear since day one," said Allison Howard, Cleveland WNBA, President of Business Operations. "Partnering with this trusted hometown brand strengthens the momentum behind our shared mission to create opportunity, expand access and deliver moments that matter for communities across Ohio and the r...