San Francisco Unicorns Names Cybersecurity Pioneers Qualys As Major Partner

• Leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, Qualys, to take the team’s front-of-jersey sponsorship for 2025 Cognizant Major League Cricket season.
  
• As Major Partner, Bay Area-based Qualys will also receive branding opportunities across training and staff kit, plus matchday broadcast and media assets.

The San Francisco Unicorns has named Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, as its Major Partner and Official Cybersecurity Partner for the 2025 Cognizant Major League Cricket season. 

Qualys will have its logo take prime position on the front of the Unicorns’ matchday and training jersey, with the Bay Area firm also receiving logo placements on matchday signage and merchandise, as well as unique access experiences for its staff.

This partnership, with a fellow Bay Area pioneer, marks the San Francisco Unicorns’ most significant commercial partnership to date, with both parties committed to growing the cricketing community and ‘Sparkle Army’ fanbase as part of the collaboration. The PIVOT Agency supported the Unicorns to secure the partnership.

David White, San Francisco Unicorns CEO, said: “This season marks a significant milestone for the Unicorns as we come to play in the Bay Area for the first time, and we’re thrilled to deliver world-class cricket via an elite partnership with local cybersecurity pioneers, Qualys.

“Qualys stands out as an organization for its commitment to excellence; a quality we strive for in all aspects of our own setup. As our exclusive Major Partner, having their logo prominently displayed on our playing jerseys will be a reminder of our own high standards and values, while also resonating with our fans proudly sporting the matchday kit in the stands.”

Sumedh Thakar, Qualys’ president and CEO, added: “Qualys is proud to sponsor the San Francisco Unicorns, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to support a team that mirrors our values of innovation and determination. This partnership reflects our dedication to building strong community connections and celebrating excellence across all fields.”

San Francisco Unicorns will play its first three games in the Bay Area, Qualys’ local market, for the first time, with matches against Washington Freedom, LA Knight Riders, and MI New York being held at the Oakland Coliseum.

Tickets for all matches are now on sale and can be purchased through the official Cognizant Major League Cricket website.