Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co, Officially Becomes Partner of the Chicago Sky.
CHICAGO (July 26, 2024) – Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. is proud to announce a partnership with the Chicago Sky WNBA team at Arena. The pizzeria will be a marketing partner at Chicago Sky home games for a two-year contract covering the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
We’ve been Sky fans for some time now, shares Robert Garvey, founder of Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. “Our daughter (Lia) played in middle and high school, and we loved our outings to Sky games (back in the Rosemont days) to watch and follow the teamwork. It’s a great opportunity to be a part of the Sky family and we’re excited for all the fun we’ll have collaborating this season.”
The Chicago Sky partnership is an exciting venture to kick off the five-year anniversary Robert’s Pizza is celebrating this summer. The new opportunity the milestone brings – over twenty years in the making – has taken passion, vision, teamwork, grit, perseverance, and community support. Robert’s Pizza has always been a proud Chicago business, passionately supporting other local businesses and brands while establishing a deep connection with the local community. Becoming a part of the Sky family takes that mission to the next level.
We are thrilled to welcome Robert’s Pizza to the Sky family,” said Alex , Chicago Sky’s Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “Pizza is integral to Chicago, and it’s an honor to bring delicious Robert’s Pizza to, while supporting a local business that shares the Sky values of grit, teamwork, perseverance, and community. We can’t wait to try the new Sky Pie!”
As a part of the overall partnership, Robert’s Pizza will provide pies for the team, staff, and media during home games. They will be presenting partners with fun on-court activations, and giveaways. Robert’s Pizza will also be featured on LED screens and the Jumbotron during home games throughout arena.
There’s so much to look forward to with the Chicago Sky this year and we’re grateful to include this partnership in the restaurant’s continued growth,” shares Garvey. “We’re launching a Chicago Sky pizza to serve at the restaurant which will debut in late July with a portion of the proceeds benefiting SKY Cares, and of course, our team is excited to attend home games and cheer them on.” Inspired by the Sky Squad’s favorite pizza ingredients, the Sky Pie will feature an EVOO base, BBQ chicken, banana peppers, pineapple, and mozzarella, finished with edible glitter and a side of Ranch.
As a final element of the partnership, Robert’s Pizza will host in-restaurant events throughout the Chicago Sky season. Fans of Robert’s Pizza and the Sky can expect watch parties for the Olympic basketball games and more. Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. is located at 465 N. McClurg along the Ogden Slip in . The restaurant is open Monday – Thursday from 12pm – 9pm, Friday from 12pm – 10pm, Saturday from 11am – 10pm, and Sunday from 11am – 9pm. To learn more about Robert’s Pizza, make reservations, or see the full menu, please.
About Robert’s Pizza & Company
Founded by Robert Garvey and Dana Robert’s Pizza & Dough Company serves handcrafted thin-crust, artisan pies with fresh and unique ingredients. The secret is in the crust: a Garvey family recipe affectionately dubbed ‘ Dough’ that took 20 years to perfect. Located on the Ogden Slip in , Robert’s Pizza is a cul-de-sac on the river tucked away from the bustle of the city with an expansive patio featuring beautiful views of the Chicago River & Skyline. Robert’s Pizza is recognized as one of the Top 50 Pizzas in the USA by TOP50Italy and is regularly hailed as one of the top Pizzas in Chicago by revered critics like Steve and respected food publications including Eater Chicago and USA Today’s 10Best. Robert’s Pizza & Dough Company is located at 465 N. McClurg or 411 E Illinois Street in Chicago’s neighborhood. For more information.
About The Chicago Sky
The 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky are a professional women’s basketball team founded in 2005 by principal owner, Michael Alter. The Chicago Sky were the first independently owned women’s professional basketball team to join the WNBA and play at the Arena. The season runs from May-September. Call 866.SKY.WNBA or visit sky.wnba.com for more information.
