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Dearica Hamby, Sloane Stephens and Diana Flores Join the Athlete Roster for Sports Illustrated's 2025 SI Women's Games in Oceanside, CA; Tickets on Sale August 17
Toyota has signed on as the official Flag Football sponsor of the SI Women's Games, building on its partnership with the NFL and dedication to growing Flag Football. Tickets on sale starting Sunday, August 17 at 10am PST for purchase online and at the Frontwave Arena box office. NEW YORK, August 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sports Illustrated®, the leader in sports journalism, today released the first wave of all-star talent that will be competing in the SI Women's Games at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif., in October. Throughout the week, fans can come watch athlete standouts including Diana Flores (Flag Football, Team Americas); Sloane Stephens (Tennis; Team Americas); Dearica Hamby (Basketball; Team Americas); Jordyn Poulter (Volleyball; Team Americas); Jade Carey (Gymnastics, Team Americas); Bryony Page (Trampoline, Team World) Helen Maroulis (Wrestling, Team Americas) and Raz Hershko (Judo, Team World). These women along with another 120+ athletes will be competing over the six day stretch, with one sport taking place each night. "I'm so excited to be a part of this special initiative and see how the inaugural Sports Illustrated Women's Games will bring together some of the most talented female athletes in the world," said Grand Slam Champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sloane Stephens. "Sports Illustrated has always celebrated women's sports and I'm proud to play a role in continuing to help drive the mission forward." The event, taking place from Tuesday, October 28 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 will be available to fans both in-person and via broadcast through a key partnership with Scripps Sports for ION, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of the SI Women's Games. Toyota, Official Automotive Partner of the NFL and Presenting Partner of NFL Flag tournaments across the U.S — spanning the NFL Flag Championships & Regional Tournaments as well as NFL Flag League Play, is deepening its commitment to advancing women's sports. Building on its partnership with the NFL, and RCX Sports, and dedication to growing Flag Football, Toyota has signed on as the official Flag Football sponsor of the Sports Illustrated Women's Games. SI Women's Games 2025 Schedule Tuesday, Oct. 28 @ 6pm PST: Flag Football A three-game series between Team Americas and Team World First two games will be shorter and worth one and two points Third game is longer and worth three points *Sudden-death playoff in the case of a tie Wednesday, Oct. 29 @ 6pm PST: Combat Sports 12 total matches between Team Americas and Team World Six matches in judo by weight class Six in wrestling by weight class *Sudden death playoff in the case of a tie Thursday, Oct. 30 @ 6pm PST: Volleyball One best-of-five sets match, Team Americas vs. Team World Friday, Oct. 31 @ 6pm PST: Gymnastics Artistic Gymnastics: Floor, Beam and Uneven Bars Rhythmic Gymnastics: Team and Individual Trampoline: Both Individual and Synchronized Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 2pm PST: Basketball One full length game, 20-minute halves Team Americas vs. Team World Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 2pm PST: Tennis + Awards Ceremony Each match will consist of an eight-game pro set Americas 1 vs. World 1 (singles) Americas 2 vs World 2 (singles) Americas vs World (doubles) ION, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of the SI Women's Games, is one of the most-watched networks on television and is available on pay TV, connected TV and free, ad-supported streaming platforms and over-the-air in 123 million homes. As a leading broadcaster of women's sports with more WNBA and NWSL events each season than any other U.S. broadcaster, their coverage of the SI Women's Games can also be viewed live on the ION FAST channel seen across all major streaming platforms. The Games can also be streamed live across Amazon Fire TV and Prime Video domestically with additional event coverage and programming, including highlights, athlete profiles, and host desk commentary that will be available On Demand via Amazon Fire TV. For those planning to attend the Games in person, Sports Illustrated and Frontwave Arena will be offering ticket discounts for the below groups: Kids Under 12: 50% off Seniors: 10% discount Military: 25% discount As part of the overall SI Women's Games experience, the team will be bringing to life the Frontwave Fan Zone, sponsored by Frontwave Credit Union. The Frontwave Fan Zone will be open to the public and will open an hour and a half ahead of the start of play each day and extend after the games each night and on the weekend. There will be athlete meet & greets, hosted conversations, premium partner footprints and local vendors onsite to engage with ticket and non ticket holders alike. The Frontwave Fan Zone will be free to enter and a unique opportunity to celebrate the sporting community in person with daily youth sports clinics, athlete conversations, signings, appearances and more. As a publication deeply rooted in sports excellence, Sports Illustrated recognizes its responsibility to cover and encourage the growth of sport for future generations. To support this mission, Sports Illustrated and the SI Women's Games are hosting junior exhibitions in the arena, prior to the start of play, giving up and coming junior athletes an opportunity to play on a big stage in front of the crowd. Ticket buyers will have an opportunity to see their favorite local, up-and-coming athletes compete at Frontwave Arena. Sports Illustrated is also excited to work in partnership with Visit Oceanside to draw in fans at home and away, with the goal of bringing more tourism, business and excitement to Oceanside, CA. To stay tuned for more on SI Women's Games ticket availability, player updates and schedule of events, visit To request a media credential for the event, please fill out the form at THIS link. About Sports IllustratedFor 70 years, Sports Illustrated (SI) has been recognized for shaping modern culture at the intersection of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. SI is a 360-degree platform that unites athletes, teams and fans worldwide through quality content, innovative digital experiences, unforgettable events, and original products. Its award-winning media arm brings powerful storytelling to life through probing profiles and up-to-date news on across social media platforms, and through its renowned print magazine whose cover is widely regarded as the most coveted space in sports media. SI brings its unique perspective to marquee event franchises, including: Sports Illustrated The Party, Club SI, the Sportsperson of the Year Awards, SI Swimsuit Launch Weekend, and SI Circuit Series. For more information, visit Follow Sports Illustrated on X, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook. About Minute MediaMinute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture. Minute Media's proprietary tech platform enables the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital content experiences. They own and operate leading sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, and 90min, and serve as the publisher of Sports Illustrated and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit across digital and print platforms. Minute Media has a robust sports highlight rights portfolio through STN Video, providing distribution and monetization for leagues and teams. The company reaches 200M monthly users, powering 1,500+ content creators and 400+ distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. They also reach a robust print subscriber base through the publication of Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Swim, and Sports Illustrated Kids magazines. Minute Media has offices in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Asia. For more information, visit About Women's Sports Group (WSG)Women's Sports Group was founded to bring to life competitive events featuring top-tier female athlete talent. WSG has invested in projects like the Sports Illustrated Women's Games that seek to showcase women athletes on a global stage and at the highest level. About Scripps SportsScripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach. Scripps Sports currently has partnerships with the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2024 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the 2023 Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, the new Utah Hockey Club, the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA and the NCAA's Big Sky Conference. Scripps Sports is a division of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), a Fortune 1000 American media company. About IONA leading general entertainment network, ION's lineup features major cable and broadcast shows, original series, live sports and special event programming. ION is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in more than 40 markets. About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands, and directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America (nearly 48,000 in the U.S.). For almost 70 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million cars and trucks in North America at the company's 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, the company's plant in North Carolina will begin to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (more than 2.3 million in the U.S.) in 2024, of which more than 43 percent were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell). View source version on Contacts Press Paige Grahampaige@ Sydney Jim Partnerships noy@
The Star
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Football-Women's flag competitors see rapid growth as sport returns to World Games
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Momentum is building for women's flag football as top competitors face off at the World Games for a second time beginning on Thursday in Chengdu, with the sport's Olympic debut three years away. Mexico captain Diana Flores, who led her country to the inaugural flag football gold at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, hopes to retain that title at a pivotal moment for the sport. "It has been amazing to see the growth of flag football in the past, not only three years, but in the past five years, just the amount of opportunities that the sport is opening now for the next generations is insane," Flores, a pioneer in the sport, told reporters. Eight women's teams will face off in the four-day tournament, offering a glimpse of what fans might expect when the sport joins the Olympic programme for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Mexico's win three years ago in Birmingham reflected the global nature of the sport, a non-tackle version of the gridiron game long associated with the United States' NFL that has developed a formidable pool of international talent. "Many people who didn't know about the sport maybe started to pay attention to this, started to be part of the movement, and started to be interested about it, and that alone helped the sport grow," said Flores. The women's game got the benefit of the Super Bowl spotlight in New Orleans this year, as the NFL ramps up its promotion in an effort to attract the next generation into the sport. "In the years since Birmingham has happened, from then to now, (it) has just spiraled in so many opportunities on and off the field," said Vanita Krouch, a 44-year-old U.S. quarterback who will take the field again after helping the Americans to silver in 2022. "We're all chasing the same dream right now." (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York)
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Football-Women's flag competitors see rapid growth as sport returns to World Games
NEW YORK - Momentum is building for women's flag football as top competitors face off at the World Games for a second time beginning on Thursday in Chengdu, with the sport's Olympic debut three years away. Mexico captain Diana Flores, who led her country to the inaugural flag football gold at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, hopes to retain that title at a pivotal moment for the sport. "It has been amazing to see the growth of flag football in the past, not only three years, but in the past five years, just the amount of opportunities that the sport is opening now for the next generations is insane," Flores, a pioneer in the sport, told reporters. Eight women's teams will face off in the four-day tournament, offering a glimpse of what fans might expect when the sport joins the Olympic programme for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Mexico's win three years ago in Birmingham reflected the global nature of the sport, a non-tackle version of the gridiron game long associated with the United States' NFL that has developed a formidable pool of international talent. "Many people who didn't know about the sport maybe started to pay attention to this, started to be part of the movement, and started to be interested about it, and that alone helped the sport grow," said Flores. The women's game got the benefit of the Super Bowl spotlight in New Orleans this year, as the NFL ramps up its promotion in an effort to attract the next generation into the sport. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Luxury items seized in $3b money laundering case handed over to Deloitte for liquidation Singapore MyRepublic customers air concerns over broadband speed after sale to StarHub Singapore Power switchboard failure led to disruption in NEL, Sengkang-Punggol LRT services: SBS Transit Singapore NEL and Sengkang-Punggol LRT resume service after hours-long power fault Business Ninja Van cuts 12% of Singapore workforce after 2 rounds of layoffs in 2024 Singapore Hyflux investigator 'took advantage' of Olivia Lum's inability to recall events: Davinder Singh Singapore Man who stabbed son-in-law to death in Boon Tat Street in 2017 dies of heart attack, says daughter Singapore Man who stalked woman blasted by judge on appeal for asking scandalous questions in court "In the years since Birmingham has happened, from then to now, (it) has just spiraled in so many opportunities on and off the field," said Vanita Krouch, a 44-year-old U.S. quarterback who will take the field again after helping the Americans to silver in 2022. "We're all chasing the same dream right now." REUTERS
Reuters
7 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Football-Women's flag competitors see rapid growth as sport returns to World Games
NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Momentum is building for women's flag football as top competitors face off at the World Games for a second time beginning on Thursday in Chengdu, with the sport's Olympic debut three years away. Mexico captain Diana Flores, who led her country to the inaugural flag football gold at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, hopes to retain that title at a pivotal moment for the sport. "It has been amazing to see the growth of flag football in the past, not only three years, but in the past five years, just the amount of opportunities that the sport is opening now for the next generations is insane," Flores, a pioneer in the sport, told reporters. Eight women's teams will face off in the four-day tournament, offering a glimpse of what fans might expect when the sport joins the Olympic programme for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Mexico's win three years ago in Birmingham reflected the global nature of the sport, a non-tackle version of the gridiron game long associated with the United States' NFL that has developed a formidable pool of international talent. "Many people who didn't know about the sport maybe started to pay attention to this, started to be part of the movement, and started to be interested about it, and that alone helped the sport grow," said Flores. The women's game got the benefit of the Super Bowl spotlight in New Orleans this year, as the NFL ramps up its promotion in an effort to attract the next generation into the sport. "In the years since Birmingham has happened, from then to now, (it) has just spiraled in so many opportunities on and off the field," said Vanita Krouch, a 44-year-old U.S. quarterback who will take the field again after helping the Americans to silver in 2022. "We're all chasing the same dream right now."
