BERWYN, PA. (November 6, 2025) — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA), a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Washington, D.C., today announced it will become the presenting sponsor of University of Maryland Basketball for the 2025-26 season. The agreement, brokered by Playfly Sports, the sports industry’s leading revenue maximization company, will bolster Vanda’s presence in the Washington, D.C. marketplace.
The partnership includes the placement of on-court apron logos for both men’s and women’s basketball, a first for Maryland. Vanda will also access TV-visible signage, and radio, digital, and social assets.
“At Vanda we are excited to sponsor the University of Maryland basketball program for their upcoming season” said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos MD, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board at Vanda. “The University of Maryland is a historic institution with a wonderful basketball program that continues to inspire many to lead healthier and happier lives which aligns with our mission at Vanda.”
“We’re proud to partner with Vanda, a well-respected locally-based company whose values and vision align with our commitment to excellence,” said Joe LaBue, University of Maryland Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Revenue Officer. “This collaboration strengthens our connection to the local community and region.”
“Our value is in matching universities with the right brand partners to generate revenue for both parties,” said Christy Hedgpeth, President, Playfly Sports Properties. “With its roots in the D.C. area and strong commitment to the region, Vanda’s match with UMD is a slam-dunk of a start for this new relationship.”
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ABOUT VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs to improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow them on X @vandapharma.
ABOUT PLAYFLY SPORTS
Playfly Sports, the sports industry’s leading revenue maximization company, drives growth for its partners across the sports ecosystem – including 2,000+ brands, 100+ professional teams, 65+ college athletic departments, all U.S. local sports networks and associated streaming platforms, and other marquee properties. Its fan engagement platform allows its partners to reach and engage over 85% of all U.S sports fans. Playfly builds and implements custom strategies across media, sponsorship, premium experiences, ticketing and fan engagement offerings through proprietary data, innovative technology and compelling storytelling. Playfly operates an expansive portfolio of services with a data-driven and fan-focused approach to maximize revenue yield in key growth areas, such as media, sponsorship, ticketing, premium experiences and fan engagement offerings. Founded in September of 2020, Playfly Sports is now home to approximately 1,000 team members located across 43 U.S. states and internationally dedicated to maximizing the impact of highly passionate local sports fans. The company has been named a Best Place to Work in Sports by Sports Business Journal, Front Office Sports, and Newsweek. To learn more, follow Playfly Sports on social media platforms or visit www.Playfly.com.
