As we get closer to kickoff we keep hearing more major news out of the league. Looking at St. Louis, they’ve already racked up a few partnerships, but none arguably as large as this one. Today, the St. Louis BattleHawks announced a partnership with McDonald’s that will feature BattleHawks-themed promotions and game day specials.
According to the release, McDonald’s will also offer special ticket packages. They will also offer in-venue promotions during the BattleHawks home games. The partnership is already paying dividends for fans, McDonald’s is already running a ticket promotion where you can save $5 using the discount code “MCDONALDSXFL”.
This is another huge win for the BattleHawks and the XFL, you can read the full release below.
ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS AND MCDONALDS TAKE FLIGHT
ST. LOUIS, MO (February 4, 2020) – The XFL St. Louis BattleHawks and McDonald’s announced today a local partnership that will feature BattleHawks-themed promotions and gameday specials at more than 160 McDonald’s locations across St. Louis and the surrounding metro area.
Throughout the 2020 season, the BattleHawks and McDonald’s will provide McDonald’s customers and employees access to special BattleHawks’ promotional offers and ticket packages. The BattleHawks and McDonald’s will also partner on in-venue promotions during home games this season at The Dome at America’s Center.
“We are excited to team with McDonald’s to serve up excitement and increase accessibility to BattleHawks’ football,” said Kurt Hunzeker, president of the St. Louis BattleHawks. “Similar to the McDonald’s customer experience, we will deliver BattleHawks’ fans fast-paced, high-quality football in a family-friendly environment.”
“At McDonald’s, we are always looking for ways to create fun and feel-good moments in our community,” says Chris Giarla, President of the McDonald’s of Metro St. Louis Co-Op. “Many of our customers are like family so we know how much they and our employees love sports. The BattleHawks’ and McDonald’s partnership is a natural fit.”
The BattleHawks begin their season with two games on the road at the Dallas Renegades on Sunday, February 9 at 4pm CT on ESPN, and then at the Houston Renegades on Sunday, February 16 at 5pm CT on FS1. The team will return to St. Louis for its home opener against the New York Guardians on Sunday, February 23 at 2pm CT at The Dome at America’s Center and broadcast on ESPN.
