Wright State Adds Premier Health Jersey Patch
Premier Health will feature its logo on athletic uniforms across 14 Division I sports programs at the university.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Wright State University has signed an exclusive agreement to feature Premier Health branding on its athletic uniforms. This marks the first university jersey patch sponsorship within the Miami Valley.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to expand student opportunities and bolster healthcare delivery throughout Southwest Ohio. It also formalizes the existing collaboration between the institutions regarding healthcare research and education.
The Premier Health logo will appear on the uniforms of 14 Division I sports programs. The new jerseys are scheduled to debut at the men's basketball season opener at the Nutter Center.
The players
Wright State University
A public research university based in Dayton, Ohio, that manages a diverse athletic department competing in the Horizon League.
Premier Health
A major healthcare system in Southwest Ohio that provides medical services, clinical research, and education throughout the region.
The details
Premier Health will continue to serve as the medical care provider for university athletes as part of the expanded relationship. This deal represents a growing trend of corporate branding on college athletic apparel.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Uniforms debut at the men's basketball season opener.
Season Trajectory
This deal aligns with the national trend of universities permitting commercial logos on uniforms to drive revenue. It marks a significant shift in how regional institutions in Southwest Ohio approach branding and athletic partnerships.
Fans attending the men's basketball season opener at the Nutter Center will see the new branded uniforms for the first time at the 7 p.m. tipoff. The sponsorship directly supports the medical care provided to student-athletes.
The takeaway
The addition of commercial patches on jerseys signals a new era for collegiate sports marketing in the Miami Valley. Supporters should look for these changes at the upcoming season opener in November.
Further reading
Learn more about the local sports landscape on our Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKEF.
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