The LA Clippers organization announced July 25 that Pechanga Resort Casino has expanded its partnership to become the NBA team’s exclusive tribal casino and a Founding Partner of the team's new indoor arena, Intuit Dome, which opens Aug. 15 in Inglewood.
The long-term deal is structured in a way that both organizations give back to Southern California, officials said.
Pechanga and the Clippers will host events benefitting fans and the local community each year and the Clippers’ Open Practice will be held this fall at the Pechanga Indian Reservation in Temecula on Oct. 8.
"We are excited to partner and support the Clippers as they open their new home, Intuit Dome," said Ken Perez, president, Pechanga Development Corporation. This partnership expands the Pechanga brand and presence in Southern California sports and entertainment while making our communities better and stronger.
Perez, LA Clippers and Intuit Dome Chief Commercial Officer Scott Sonnenberg, Pechanga councilmembers and board members, and the Clippers celebrated the partnership at Intuit Dome earlier this week.
Intuit Dome, located south of SoFi Stadium, will be the Clippers home venue.
Officials say the community-focused partnership tipped off in June, when Pechanga and the Clippers donated laptops and supplies to the Career Center at Ortega High School in Lake Elsinore to help students apply for colleges, jobs, financial aid, and more.
Pechanga will also sponsor the team’s annual Feed the Community holiday event. Through its support last year, Pechanga helped distribute 33,000 meals to families in need.
Future events and committed funding benefiting the community underscore the philanthropic and community improvements already being realized through the enhanced partnership.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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