Cubs Announce MYND DRINKS Partnership, Become First MLB Club with Official CBD Sponsor
It was only a matter of time and I’m surprised it took this long. Better than naming rights on the pitch clock, huh? See below for the Cubs’ press release on their newest corporate sponsorship deal.
The Chicago Cubs today announced a new partnership with MYND DRINKS, an award-winning wellness and recovery beverage brand, making the hemp-based product the “Official CBD Partner” of the Cubs and the first CBD partner of a Major League Baseball (MLB) club. As part of the historic partnership, MYND DRINKS will have various in-ballpark signage elements including on-field baseline signage at Wrigley Field as well as several in-game features and international marketing rights in the United Kingdom for the 2023 regular season, a first for the club.
MLB became the first major professional sports league to partner with a CBD company in 2022 after it opened the category for the league and its clubs earlier that year. In order to be considered, a CBD company must receive the NSF Certified for Sport® designation. After a thorough approval process, MYND DRINKS’ Elderberry Passionfruit, Orange Mango and Lemon Ginger flavors met the highest safety standards and received the NSF Certified for Sport® designation.
“When MLB opened the CBD category for its clubs, it allowed us to explore new partnership opportunities and offerings,” said Alex Seyferth, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Chicago Cubs. “We’re proud to be the first club to partner with a CBD company, but what was more important to us was making sure that the brand was the right fit. MYND DRINKS is a Chicago-based company that promotes overall wellness and helps ease the stressors of everyday life, just like a Friday 1:20 game at Wrigley Field.”
A 2022 World CBD Awards winner for “Best Cold Beverage,” MYND DRINKS are 100% plant-based, hemp-infused wellness and recovery drinks that help people relax, refresh and recover. To kick off the partnership and help Cubs fans unwind, the Cubs will be releasing a guided meditation on YouTube narrated by Cubs radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes as well as a “Sounds of Wrigley Field” Spotify playlist today.
“We are so thrilled and honored to announce our partnership with the legendary Chicago Cubs, and that they share our vision of health and wellness in major league sports,” said Simon Allen, CEO, MYND DRINKS.
Available in three flavors, MYND DRINKS are currently available on www.mynddrinks.com and at select Chicagoland retailers.