Verizon and Paige Bueckers Launch Exclusive Youth Basketball Experience in DFW

Verizon and Paige Bueckers have partnered for an exclusive youth basketball experience to empower young athletes in Dallas. A sweepstakes for 13-17 year olds will run from August 8 to August 17, with the experience taking place on August 25. Bueckers will lead drills and share insights into success on and off the court, with attendees enjoying additional entertainment.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) has announced a youth basketball sweepstakes in partnership with women's basketball star Paige Bueckers. The initiative, running from August 8 to August 17, 2025, offers young athletes aged 13-17 a chance to participate in an exclusive basketball experience with Bueckers in Dallas on August 25. The event will feature Bueckers actively engaging with participants through drills, game strategies, and mentorship. As one of DFW's largest employers with nearly 5,000 local employees, Verizon aims to strengthen community connections through this initiative [1].

The sweepstakes, which is open to legal residents of the state of Texas aged 18 or older, and their 13-17-year-old children, will run from August 8 through August 17, with the draw date set for August 18. Starting August 8th, participants can visit Verizon stores in the Dallas area to enter the sweepstakes. The experience with Bueckers will take place on August 25 and will include additional entertainment such as a DJ and photobooth [2].

"I'm incredibly excited to partner with Verizon to give back to the DFW community that has already shown me so much love," said Paige Bueckers. "This experience is designed to empower the next generation of athletes to discover their potential. I can’t wait to meet everyone and share my passion for the game." As one of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex’s largest employers, Verizon is deeply committed to serving and connecting with the community. The strategic collaboration with Bueckers reinforces Verizon’s focus on providing unparalleled access and unique experiences to the communities it serves [1].

"At Verizon, we believe in connecting people to what matters most, and this experience with Paige Bueckers is a perfect example of how we can connect young aspiring athletes with an inspiring role model who is committed to their success," said Michelle R. Miller, Senior Vice President at Verizon. "As the #1 Network* in Dallas, Verizon is proud to team up with the #1 rookie in women’s basketball" [2].

Verizon's latest initiative is part of its broader commitment to community engagement and empowerment. The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024 and maintains its position as the #1 Network in Dallas according to RootMetrics® [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VZ/verizon-and-paige-bueckers-team-up-for-an-exclusive-youth-basketball-ioqqjvo2rzfi.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/08/3130220/0/en/Verizon-and-Paige-Bueckers-team-up-for-an-exclusive-youth-basketball-experience-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-DFW-athletes.html