OCI Energy Becomes Official Energy Sponsor for UTSA Athletics

San Antonio — OCI Energy Named Official Energy Sponsor for UTSA Athletics; Sponsorship Launches Aug. 30, 2025

OCI Energy, a developer, owner and operator of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, has become the Official Energy Sponsor of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Athletics. The sponsorship will take effect on Aug. 30, 2025, coinciding with UTSA’s season-opening football game against Texas A&M, a nationally televised matchup on ESPN.

Key elements of the sponsorship and immediate impacts

The partnership covers multiple UTSA sports and will place OCI Energy branding across digital and in-venue platforms. OCI Energy branding is scheduled to appear on social score updates, courtside LED signage, and during specific game sponsorships for football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball. The arrangement also establishes avenues for student engagement, including presence at athletic events, participation in career fairs, and pathways for internships and potential jobs in the energy sector.

Why the timing matters

The sponsorship launches as UTSA begins its 15th football season, providing prominent exposure during a nationally televised opening game. UTSA’s recent athletic profile has risen, with a notable home record under the current coaching era and a strong showing in baseball during a 2025 NCAA Tournament run that generated significant media attention.

Company and university objectives

OCI Energy was founded in 2012 and describes its corporate strategy around developing large-scale solar and battery storage projects. The company has publicly set a portfolio goal projected to reach 10 gigawatts (GW) by 2028. UTSA Athletics has positioned the partnership as an opportunity to connect student talent with industry career paths, and to leverage athletic events for community and educational engagement aligned with innovation-focused objectives.

Supporting details and scope

• Launch event: Football game vs. Texas A&M on Aug. 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (nationally televised on ESPN).
• Sports included: Football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball.
• Brand placements: Social media score updates, courtside LED boards, game sponsorships and other in-venue digital platforms.
• Student engagement: On-site presence at athletic events, participation in career fairs, internship and hiring opportunities in the energy sector.
• Company background: OCI Energy established in 2012, pursuing large-scale solar and energy storage deployment and targeting a 10 GW portfolio by 2028.
• UTSA athletic context: A recent 29-3 home record during the current coaching era and a seven-win season that included the program’s first win over a top-25 opponent are cited as indicators of program growth.

Audience reach and media metrics

UTSA baseball’s 2025 NCAA Tournament run generated measurable media exposure. The team’s tournament participation produced 581 media mentions and an estimated audience reach of approximately 676.7 million, demonstrating the potential visibility for sponsors tied to high-profile postseason play.

What this means locally

For San Antonio and the university community, the sponsorship ties a regional athletic brand to an energy developer with an expressed interest in community investment and workforce development. The collaboration creates visibility for the company inside athletic venues while offering students and local residents access to information about careers in renewable energy and energy storage.

Next steps and activations

OCI Energy branding is planned to appear at UTSA events beginning with the August 2025 kickoff. Additional activations planned through the athletic calendar are intended to include in-venue sponsorships and targeted student engagement events. Further details on specific activation schedules and internship or hiring timelines were not specified in the announcement materials provided.

Background context

UTSA Athletics has expanded its profile in recent seasons through improved on-field performance and postseason appearances that have heightened media coverage. OCI Energy’s stated business model centers on building and operating large-scale renewable generation and energy storage facilities, with a stated portfolio target to support a broader clean-energy transition by the end of the decade.