PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers Athletics has agreed to a new multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. Nike, a global leader in sports apparel, will exclusively outfit all 24 Scarlet Knights programs beginning in July 2025.
 
"We are excited to partner with Nike and BSN SPORTS," said Ryan Pisarri, interim athletic director. "Nike is an iconic brand, synonymous with innovation, success and a championship mentality. They are an industry leader in athletic apparel, along with BSN SPORTS, who have distinguished themselves as a premier service provider for universities and colleges across the country. We look forward to working with both Nike and BSN SPORTS for years to come."
 
The department-wide partnership designates BSN SPORTS as the official supplier of Rutgers Athletics uniforms, apparel, footwear and accessories. The Scarlet Knights will wear Nike sideline gear for all games, practices and official team events. On the cutting edge of design and innovation, Rutgers student-athletes will receive the latest styles that Nike has to offer, providing them with the opportunity to maximize their performance in and out of competition.
 
"This partnership between BSN SPORTS, Nike and Rutgers Athletics speaks to our shared commitment to an elevated athletic experience for coaches, students and fans alike," said Vice President of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select Program, Todd Northrop. "Our team continues to show the ability to deliver the elite service experience expected from a power conference athletic program, providing unparalleled access to premier apparel and equipment. As we have seen across our existing collegiate partnerships, we are confident that this relationship will continue to fuel Rutgers Athletics, a program that's been a leader in athletics since they kicked off the first college football game."
 
Fans can purchase officially licensed Rutgers Nike apparel beginning in summer of 2025.  
 
About Rutgers Athletics
The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Rutgers Athletics), comprised of 24 men's and women's varsity sports serving more than 730 student-athletes, is a member of the Big Ten Conference and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football, hosting the first-ever collegiate matchup on Nov. 6, 1869, a 6-4 victory over Princeton. Rutgers Athletics is uniquely positioned in the nation's largest media market with over seven million television households, along with access to Big Ten Network and its nearly 60 million homes across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and eighth-oldest higher education institution in the country. As a premier academic institution, Rutgers is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.
 
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.
 
About BSN SPORTS
Farmers Branch-based BSN SPORTS is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. A division of Varsity Brands, BSN SPORTS markets and distributes its products to over 150,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce, and direct sales. Focused on providing game-changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN SPORTS' more than 3,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit https://www.bsnsports.com/.