SAN FRANCISCO UNICORNS EXTEND MAJOR PARTNER STATUS WITH QUALYS THROUGH 2027

• Cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solution provider, Qualys signs contract for front-of-shirt sponsorship, renews Major Partner status for next two seasons of Major League Cricket.
• The San Francisco Unicorns’ flagship sponsorship, which includes prominent branding opportunities across kit, as well as matchday exposure, has been extended following a successful 2025 campaign.

The San Francisco Unicorns have confirmed a partnership extension with Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLYS), a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, to continue as the franchise’s Major Partner and Official Cybersecurity Partner for the 2026 and 2027 seasons of Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC).

Following a successful first season of partnership in 2025, which saw the San Francisco Unicorns make the MLC playoffs for the second year in a row and play for the first time in front of home fans at the Oakland Coliseum, the two Bay Area organizations have agreed to continue the relationship, which embodies their aligned goal towards fostering elite sport and cricket growth in the region.

The Unicorns’ matchday and training jerseys will feature the Qualys logo in the flagship front-of-shirt position, with the branding also prominent across staff kit, merchandise, and featured on matchday advertising hoardings and screens. Qualys will also receive exclusive access to the team and coaches, with further bespoke matchday hospitality experiences included.

David White, San Francisco Unicorns CEO, said: “We’re thrilled to extend our flagship partnership with Qualys for a further two seasons. Building the Unicorns into a modern sports and entertainment success story requires partners who are aligned with our progressive, ambitious mindset. Our shared vision was reinforced last season and has since developed into a deeply rooted relationship that engages local communities while strengthening our elite sporting objectives.

“Having the Qualys logo present on the front of our jerseys is a symbol of our tech-first approach, inspired by Silicon Valley and the people that power it. We’re proud to represent Qualys on and off the pitch over the next two seasons.”

“Cricket is a game of strategy, precision, and resilience, values that strongly align with how we innovate at Qualys,” said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with the San Francisco Unicorns and support the growth of the sport in the Bay Area over the next two years. It’s a natural extension of our dedication to building strong community connections and celebrating excellence. We look forward to another outstanding season together.”

San Francisco Unicorns will play under new coach Cameron White in the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket season, which begins on June 18, 2026, concluding on July 18, with fixture confirmation and stadium leg timings to be announced soon.