Verizon and Paige Bueckers Team Up for Exclusive Youth Basketball Experience in Dallas

Verizon and basketball star Paige Bueckers partner for an exclusive youth basketball event in Dallas, offering mentorship and training for 13-17 year olds. The event is set for August 25, 2025, following a sweepstakes entry period from August 8-17. Verizon employs nearly 5,000 individuals in the DFW area and reported $134.8 billion in revenue for 2024.

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. The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024 and maintains its position as the #1 Network in Dallas according to RootMetrics® [3].

Bueckers, the #1 rookie in women’s basketball, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, "I'm incredibly excited to partner with Verizon to give back to the DFW community that has already shown me so much love. 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" [1][2][3].

The sweepstakes, titled "Verizon Dallas Basketball Sweepstakes," is open to legal residents of the state of Texas who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry and the legal guardian of the participants of the clinic who must be between 13 and 17 years old. Entrants must visit participating DFW Verizon stores and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a spot at the exclusive youth basketball experience with Paige Bueckers [1][2][3].

The event will take place on August 25, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. The event will feature Bueckers actively engaging with participants through drills, game strategies, and mentorship. Attendees will also enjoy a DJ and photobooth for added entertainment. The sweepstakes will run from August 8 through August 17, with the draw date set for August 18. Starting August 8th, visit http://verizon.com/dallasbasketballsweeps for a list of participating stores, full sweepstakes rules, and to enter [1][2][3].

Verizon's commitment to the community is evident through this initiative, which aligns with the company's mission to connect people to what matters most. By offering unique experiences like the Paige Bueckers youth basketball clinic, Verizon continues to strengthen its ties with the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and its residents [1][2][3].

References:
[1] https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-paige-bueckers-team-exclusive-youth-basketball-experience
[2] https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=342233
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VZ/verizon-and-paige-bueckers-team-up-for-an-exclusive-youth-basketball-ioqqjvo2rzfi.html