ANNAPOLIS, Md.—The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) and USAA have extended their historic partnership for an additional 10 years, continuing a longstanding relationship built on shared values of service, leadership and commitment to those who serve.
 
As part of the expanded partnership, USAA has been named the Anchor Partner of Navy Athletics, the highest level of corporate partnership within the Naval Academy Athletic Association.
 
Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, the USAA logo will appear on jerseys for 30 Navy varsity sports, providing a visible representation of the continued collaboration between two organizations with deep connections to the military community.
 
"USAA has been an incredible partner of Navy Athletics because they understand who our student-athletes are and what they represent," said Naval Academy Athletic Association President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly. "This expanded partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing leaders of character, supporting the experience of our student-athletes and honoring the values that connect the Naval Academy and USAA. We are grateful for USAA's continued investment in Navy Athletics and look forward to building upon this relationship for years to come."
 
"Being named the first ever Anchor Partner of Navy Athletics is a distinction we don't take lightly, because it signals something far more meaningful than a logo on a field or a patch on a jersey," said Chris Curtin, Chief Marketing Officer at USAA. "This partnership is about standing alongside these future officers throughout their journey, investing in their development as leaders of character and reinforcing the bond between the military community and the institutions that serve them. USAA has spent more than a century earning the trust of those who wear the uniform, and this partnership lets us extend that same commitment to the young men and women preparing to lead them."
 
The expanded partnership will provide a comprehensive presence across Navy Athletics, including the USAA logo on the field for regular season football games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, expanded physical and digital venue signage, social media and video collaborations and additional opportunities to engage with Navy's student-athletes, fans and alumni.
 
USAA's partnership with Navy Athletics also includes hospitality opportunities and digital assets.
 
Navy Football season and single-game tickets are on sale now by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY or online here: https://navysports.evenue.net/list/NAVY. The Mids kick off the 2026 season at home on Sept. 5 vs. Towson at 3:30 pm.
 
About Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association, founded in 1891 by Robert Means Thompson, is a 501C3 non-profit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the athletic contests of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy.
 
Through an intercollegiate athletic program that is one of the largest in the country, and a highly organized club sports program and intramural sports program, each midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at a level commensurate with their abilities. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.
 
The NAAA operates one of the few in-house multi-media sales units in the FBS and commercial partnerships directly impact the Naval Academy's Physical Mission.
 
About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves more than 14.5 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in seven U.S. cities and four overseas locations and employs more than 36,000 people worldwide. Each year, USAA supports national and local nonprofits serving military families and communities. With Honor Through Action, USAA advances policy, advocacy and philanthropy to support financial security, build meaningful careers and promote overall well-being across the military community.