PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers Athletics and Provident Bank have announced a multi-year agreement to have the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey continue as the department's naming rights partner for the club level at SHI Stadium.
 
The Provident Bank Stadium Club opened under its new name in September 2019 prior to the football season and this extension of the partnership will run through 2030. Provident Bank will continue to receive exposure through fixed and digital signage, a variety of marketing and promotional assets, as well as access to VIP hospitality experiences for Rutgers football.
 
"Provident Bank has been a trusted partner to Rutgers Athletics, and we're thrilled to extend a relationship built on shared New Jersey roots and values," said Lisa Tirrell, President and CEO, SAMCO. "Together, we'll keep creating meaningful fan experiences and new opportunities for our student-athletes and the Rutgers community."
 
"Provident Bank is proud to extend our partnership with SAMCO and Rutgers Athletics," said Anthony Labozzetta, President and CEO, Provident Bank. "Our guiding principles, built on community, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, closely align with Rutgers' commitment to these same values, along with a passion for winning both on and off the field."
 
The Provident Bank Stadium Club is located on the club level of SHI stadium, which serves as home to Rutgers football and men's and women's lacrosse. Founded in 1839, Provident Bank has a deep history of commitment to its customers, communities, and employees.
 
About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.83 billion as of September 30, 2025, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of more than 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.
 
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, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.