STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford Athletics has announced a multi-year partnership with DoorDash, pairing the nation’s most successful athletics department with one of the world’s leading local commerce platforms in a transformational collaboration featuring deep-rooted ties to The Farm.
The partnership is particularly meaningful as DoorDash co-founders and Stanford alums Tony Xu, Andy Fang, and Stanley Tang started DoorDash as a class project in 2013.
The largest sponsorship agreement in the history of Stanford Athletics, and second major multi-year pact in the last month, reflects a continued emphasis by the department to expand its portfolio of corporate partners. It also marks DoorDash’s first jersey patch sponsorship in collegiate athletics.
Stanford Athletics, DoorDash Launch Multi-Year Partnership, Jersey Patch
Largest sponsorship agreement in Stanford Athletics history features deep-rooted ties to The Farm
Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window The extensive collaboration makes DoorDash the official jersey patch partner of Stanford Athletics, with the football team set to debut the recognizable logo on its uniforms during Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech. Overall, at least 15 varsity programs will feature the branded apparel, including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, baseball, softball, and women’s volleyball.
“DoorDash is one of the world’s most iconic brands and an innovative industry pioneer whose origin is synonymous to our university,” said John Donahoe, Stanford’s Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics. “The same ingenuity, hustle and perseverance that defined the company’s humble beginnings are trademark characteristics embodied by our student-athletes on the field and in the classroom. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration will yield as we continue to invest in the student-athlete experience.”
“DoorDash is proud to support the school where our journey began as a class project 13 years ago,” said Tony Xu, Chief Executive Officer at DoorDash. “It's humbling to team up with Stanford Athletics and its student-athletes to celebrate and encourage their drive, commitment and ambition to do big things.”
DoorDash will also have a prominent presence across multiple department venues, in the form of both facility signage and digital display integration.
Cardinal teams will integrate DoorDash into staff and student-athlete meal planning, adding an enhanced level of convenience throughout the season.
Meanwhile, all Stanford students will receive access to the free Student DashPass, a nationwide promotion that offers free delivery fees and exclusive deals to college students, through Oct. 12.
This partnership was supported by Elevate, an award-winning global sports and entertainment agency, which collaborated with Stanford Athletics to bring the agreement to life.
About Stanford Athletics
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. The all-time leader in NCAA team championships with 139, Stanford has won at least one NCAA team title for 50 straight years dating back to the 1976-77 campaign, a streak that far outpaces its next closest competitor totaling six consecutive years. The department boasts nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 varsity teams, which have combined to produce 178 national championships overall and 668 individual national champions. Stanford has won the Learfield Directors’ Cup in 26 of the possible 32 seasons and is a 10-time recipient of the Capital One Cup. Stanford’s Olympic affiliates have captured 335 overall medals from 196 medalists, and the Cardinal has produced more Team USA selections than any other institution at the 2024 Paris Games, reinforcing its status as the preeminent training ground for national team competition.
About DoorDash
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is building the future of local commerce by connecting people to the best of their neighborhoods and helping local businesses compete in a digital-first world. We operate a global platform across more than 40 countries, with local consumer brands including DoorDash, Deliveroo, and Wolt. Across our platform, we serve over 50 million consumers, one million merchants, and eight million delivery partners. Since our founding in 2013, we have facilitated more than 10 billion orders, driven over $230 billion in sales for merchants, and enabled over $80 billion in earnings for delivery partners.