FIU football and international superstar Pitbull announced a five-year partnership deal that includes numerous benefits for both sides, including naming rights for the FIU Panthers home stadium.
The official announcement was made on FIU’s campus in Miami and it was full of excitement as the team looks to gear up for the 2024 season by giving fans a big reason to start attending games. Though the main attraction should always be the team’s on-field performance, this partnership could boost fan engagement and assist in recruiting efforts.
Check out the top images from the event where the five-year parthernship deal was announced between FIU Football and Pitbull.
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: A view of the FIU Pitbull Stadium sign at Florida International…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: A view of the FIU Pitbull Stadium sign at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell, and Lucy Benedetti pose during the…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell, and Lucy Benedetti pose during the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, and Kenneth Jessell speak during the FIU…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, and Kenneth Jessell speak during the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull leaves FIU Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University on August…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull leaves FIU Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell and Lucy Benedetti speak during…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell and Lucy Benedetti speak during FIU Pitbull Stadium Announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull and FIU Athletic Director Scott Carr attend the FIU Pitbull…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull and FIU Athletic Director Scott Carr attend the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull and FIU Athletic Director Scott Carr attend the FIU Pitbull…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull and FIU Athletic Director Scott Carr attend the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull (R) with FIU quarterback Keyone Jenkins attend the FIU Pitbull…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull (R) with FIU quarterback Keyone Jenkins attend the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull speaks with FIU Coach Mike MacIntyre at the FIU Pitbull…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull speaks with FIU Coach Mike MacIntyre at the FIU Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell and Lucy Benedetti speak during…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell and Lucy Benedetti speak during FIU Pitbull Stadium Announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, and Kenneth Jessell during FIU Pitbull Stadium…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, and Kenneth Jessell during FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, and Kenneth Jessell speak during the FIU…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, and Kenneth Jessell speak during the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell, and Lucy Benedetti attend the…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Scott Carr, Pitbull, Kenneth Jessell, and Lucy Benedetti attend the FIU Pitbull Stadium announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull (R) speaks with FIU Alumni President Sean Gazitua at the…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull (R) speaks with FIU Alumni President Sean Gazitua at the FIU Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull (4th from L) with South Dade KIA Team at the…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Pitbull (4th from L) with South Dade KIA Team at the FIU Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)
Florida International University Announces New Partnership With Pitbull
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: FIU Panther Cheerleaders at the FIU Pitbull Stadium Announcement at Tamiami…
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: FIU Panther Cheerleaders at the FIU Pitbull Stadium Announcement at Tamiami Hall at Florida International University on August 06, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)