Vanda Pharmaceuticals Turns into Presenting Sponsor Of University Of Maryland Basketball

BERWYN, PA. (November 6, 2025) — Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA), a number one world biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., at present introduced it is going to grow to be the presenting sponsor of University of Maryland Basketball for the 2025-26 season. The settlement, brokered by Playfly Sports, the sports activities trade’s main income maximization firm, will bolster Vanda’s presence within the Washington, D.C. market. 

The partnership contains the position of on-court apron logos for each males’s and ladies’s basketball, a primary for Maryland. Vanda may even entry TV-visible signage, and radio, digital, and social property. 

“At Vanda we are excited to sponsor the University of Maryland basketball program for their upcoming season” stated Mihael H. Polymeropoulos MD, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board at Vanda. “The University of Maryland is a historic institution with a wonderful basketball program that continues to inspire many to lead healthier and happier lives which aligns with our mission at Vanda.”

“We’re proud to partner with Vanda, a well-respected locally-based company whose values and vision align with our commitment to excellence,” stated Joe LaBue, Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer. “This collaboration strengthens our connection to the local community and region.”

“Our value is in matching universities with the right brand partners to generate revenue for both parties,” stated Christy Hedgpeth, President, Playfly Sports Properties. “With its roots in the D.C. area and strong commitment to the region, Vanda’s match with UMD is a slam-dunk of a start for this new relationship.” 

ABOUT VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Vanda is a number one world biopharmaceutical firm targeted on the event and commercialization of progressive therapies to deal with excessive unmet medical wants to enhance the lives of sufferers. For extra on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please go to www.vandapharma.com and comply with them on X @vandapharma.

ABOUT PLAYFLY SPORTS

Playfly Sports, the sports activities trade’s main income maximization firm, drives progress for its companions throughout the sports activities ecosystem – together with 2,000+ manufacturers, 100+ skilled groups, 65+ school athletic departments, all U.S. native sports activities networks and related streaming platforms, and different marquee properties. Its fan engagement platform permits its companions to achieve and have interaction over 85% of all U.S sports activities followers. Playfly builds and implements customized methods throughout media, sponsorship, premium experiences, ticketing and fan engagement choices by proprietary knowledge, progressive expertise and compelling storytelling. Playfly operates an expansive portfolio of providers with a data-driven and fan-focused method to maximise income yield in key progress areas, similar to media, sponsorship, ticketing, premium experiences and fan engagement choices. Founded in September of 2020, Playfly Sports is now house to roughly 1,000 crew members positioned throughout 43 U.S. states and internationally devoted to maximizing the impression of extremely passionate native sports activities followers. The firm has been named a Best Place to Work in Sports by Sports Business Journal, Front Office Sports, and Newsweek. To be taught extra, comply with Playfly Sports on social media platforms or go to www.Playfly.com.